Accountant salary and cost of hiring in New Hampshire
The median accountant in New Hampshire earned $83,470 a year in May 2025[1], 0.3% below the US median of $83,680. That puts New Hampshire at #14 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $59,920 | $83,470 | $131,110 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in New Hampshire earns $71,360–$105,160; the top tenth earns $131,110 or more, 2.2 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the New Hampshire median that makes about $119,243 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in New Hampshire
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $105,060 | 2,110 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $101,170 | 340 | |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $98,800 | 650 | |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $97,390 | 1,050 |
Manchester-Nashua, NH pays the most ($83,660) and Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area the least ($77,730): $5,930 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | +7.1% | |
| Oregon | +2.8% | |
| New Hampshire | +0.0% | |
| Alaska | -0.0% | |
| North Carolina | -1.7% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in New Hampshire?
The median was $83,470 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $71,360 to $105,160.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in New Hampshire?
About $119,243 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in New Hampshire do accountants earn the most?
Manchester-Nashua, NH, with a median of $83,660 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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