Customer Support Specialist salary in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area
Of the 4 areas in New Hampshire with BLS pay data for this job, the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area has the lowest median: $42,440 a year1. That is 10.3% below the New Hampshire statewide median of $47,300, and 5.2% below the US median of $44,770. Among US areas it comes in at #219 of 520. BLS counts about 1,060 people in this job here, 8% of the New Hampshire total.
BLS occupation 43-4051, 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) | $31,730 | $42,440 | $61,830 | |
| New Hampshire | $33,950 | $47,300 | $66,280 | |
| United States | $31,750 | $44,770 | $63,590 |
Customer support specialists at the 90th percentile earn $61,830, 1.9 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.0. The middle half of customer support specialists in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area earns $35,570–$50,480. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $14,910 wide, between the figure for New Hampshire ($20,270) and the US figure ($14,910).
What to budget for a customer support specialist here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,730 | $2,644 | $15.25 | $40,942 |
| 25th percentile | $35,570 | $2,964 | $17.10 | $45,897 |
| Median | $42,440 | $3,537 | $20.40 | $54,761 |
| 75th percentile | $50,480 | $4,207 | $24.27 | $65,135 |
| 90th percentile | $61,830 | $5,152 | $29.73 | $79,781 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $8,040 a year in pay and about $10,374 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $6,870 in pay. 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 $44,770 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area, and the New Hampshire statewide median of $47,300 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area
At the $42,440 median, a local hire costs about $54,761 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $12,321 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open customer support specialist roles pay $700–$1,000 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,5003 with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month4. Change any number below to match your plan.
A local hire here costs about 4.1 times as much as a remote hire in year one at the midpoint of our range. From year two, when the fee drops out, it is 5.1 times the remote figure of $10,788. About the candidates: most apply through our assessment platform with a written and a spoken English task; each profile shows the English level (B1–C2); Silkstaff interviews every shortlisted candidate live, in English, before you meet them.
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 #15 by median pay, between data entry specialists ($45,140) and virtual receptionists ($36,240). Project Coordinator is the highest at $87,150.
| Role | Median | vs customer support specialist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +14.4% | 760 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | +6.4% | 60 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | this role | 1,060 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -14.6% | 500 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -17.4% | 50 |
Measured against the US median, customer support specialists rank #9 of the 17 roles we track in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area (-5.2%), between accountants (-4.8%) and sales development representatives (-5.8%). The typical role here is at -5.2%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Customer support specialists hold 13.8% of the jobs in these 17 roles in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area, 17.1% across New Hampshire and 16.4% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in New Hampshire
Across the 4 areas of New Hampshire with data for this job, the median runs from $42,440 in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area to $49,630 in Manchester-Nashua, a gap of $7,190 a year. All 2 areas in New Hampshire with more customer support specialists than the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area also pay more, among them Manchester-Nashua, NH ($49,630) and the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area ($44,030).
| Area | Median | vs the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | +16.9% | 4,680 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | +6.6% | 680 | |
| Central New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | +3.7% | 1,500 | |
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | this area | 1,060 |
the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area is #323 of 520 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside New Hampshire, Bangor and Grand Forks pay just above the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area and York-Hanover and Iowa City just below. All four are within $120 a year of the median in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area. Of the three markets with about as many customer support specialists, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | +5.0% | 1,090 | jobs | |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | +0.3% | 580 | pay | |
| Bangor, ME | +0.2% | 710 | pay | |
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | this area | 1,060 | ||
| York-Hanover, PA | -0.0% | 2,330 | pay | |
| Iowa City, IA | -0.2% | 1,190 | pay | |
| Joplin, MO-KS | -1.4% | 1,080 | jobs | |
| Dalton, GA | -6.4% | 1,080 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a customer support specialist in Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro)?
About $54,761 a year at the median, or $4,563 a month: $42,440 in pay plus about $12,321 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do customer support specialists earn in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area?
The median was $42,440 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $31,730, the 90th $61,830, and the middle half earned $35,570 to $50,480.
Is the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area the cheapest area in New Hampshire for customer support specialists?
Yes. Its median of $42,440 is the lowest of 4 areas in New Hampshire. The Central New Hampshire nonmetro area is next at $44,030.
How many customer support specialists work in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area?
BLS counts about 1,060 in the May 2025 survey. That is 8% of the New Hampshire total of 12,750. Only Manchester-Nashua and the Central New Hampshire nonmetro area have more in New Hampshire.
Does a customer support specialist cost more than a virtual receptionist in the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area?
Yes: $6,200 a year more at the median. The medians are $42,440 and $36,240.
What does a remote customer support specialist cost compared with the Northern New Hampshire nonmetro area?
Our open roles pay $700–$1,000 a month. At the midpoint, with the one-time fee and Deel, year one comes to $13,288, against about $54,761 for a local hire at the median.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4051: 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.