Accountant salary in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area
The Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area is a lower-cost market for accountants: the median of $79,700 a year1 is 4.5% below the New Hampshire statewide median of $83,470, and 4.8% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #139 of 521 areas. BLS counts about 650 people in this job here, 9% of the New Hampshire total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area against New Hampshire and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | $57,220 | $79,700 | $122,500 | |
| New Hampshire | $59,920 | $83,470 | $131,110 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area earns $65,710–$98,800. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $122,500, only 2.1 times the bottom tenth, against 2.6 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $33,090 wide, against $33,800 across New Hampshire and $42,790 nationally: employers in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,220 | $4,768 | $27.51 | $73,832 |
| 25th percentile | $65,710 | $5,476 | $31.59 | $84,787 |
| Median | $79,700 | $6,642 | $38.32 | $102,839 |
| 75th percentile | $98,800 | $8,233 | $47.50 | $127,484 |
| 90th percentile | $122,500 | $10,208 | $58.89 | $158,065 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $13,990 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $19,100, or about $24,645 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area, and the New Hampshire statewide median of $83,470 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area
At the $79,700 median, a local hire costs about $102,839 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $23,139 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area
Of the 17 roles we track in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($87,150); recruiters come next at $69,990.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +9.3% | 350 | |
| Accountant | this role | 650 | |
| Recruiter | -12.2% | 360 | |
| Executive Assistant | -17.1% | 150 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -17.3% | 240 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #8 of the 17 roles we track in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area (-4.8%), between virtual receptionists (-4.7%) and customer support specialists (-5.2%). The typical role here is at -5.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 8.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area, 9.4% across New Hampshire and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in New Hampshire
Across the 4 areas of New Hampshire with data for this job, the median runs from $77,730 in the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area to $83,660 in Manchester-Nashua, a gap of $5,930 a year. Of the 2 areas in New Hampshire with more accountants than the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area, 1 pays less: the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area ($77,730).
| Area | Median | vs the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | +5.0% | 2,110 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | +0.3% | 340 | |
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | this area | 650 | |
| Central New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -2.5% | 1,050 |
the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area is #295 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside New Hampshire, Savannah and Portland-South Portland pay just above the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area and Bakersfield-Delano and Elmira just below. All four are within $160 a year of the median in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | +0.1% | 1,780 | pay | |
| Savannah, GA | +0.1% | 1,360 | pay | |
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | this area | 650 | ||
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | -0.1% | 1,870 | pay | |
| Elmira, NY | -0.2% | 190 | pay | |
| Grand Junction, CO | -3.6% | 640 | jobs | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | -5.6% | 660 | jobs | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | -6.1% | 640 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro)?
About $102,839 a year at the median, or $8,570 a month: $79,700 in pay plus about $23,139 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area?
The median was $79,700 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $57,220, the 90th $122,500, and the middle half earned $65,710 to $98,800.
Is the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area cheaper than the rest of New Hampshire for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $79,700 against $83,470 statewide. The next area up in New Hampshire is the Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetro area at $79,960, the next down the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area at $77,730.
How many accountants work in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 650 in the May 2025 survey. That is 9% of the New Hampshire total of 7,000. Only Manchester-Nashua and the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area have more in New Hampshire.
Does an accountant cost more than a recruiter in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area?
Yes: $9,710 a year more at the median. The medians are $79,700 and $69,990.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.