Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in New Hampshire
The median paralegal in New Hampshire earned $62,040 a year in May 2025[1], 1.4% below the US median of $62,890. That puts New Hampshire at #25 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 23-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $46,870 | $62,040 | $86,190 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in New Hampshire earns $53,540–$77,040; the top tenth earns $86,190 or more, 1.8 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 $88,629 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 | $78,690 | 500 | |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $71,430 | 370 | |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $61,040 | 90 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $62,700 | n/a |
Manchester-Nashua, NH pays the most ($62,040) and Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area the least ($56,580): $5,460 a year apart for the same job.
What a paralegal does
A paralegal supports lawyers with research, document drafting, filing and case management, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
Neighbours in the ranking
Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in New Hampshire?
The median was $62,040 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $53,540 to $77,040.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in New Hampshire?
About $88,629 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 paralegals earn the most?
Manchester-Nashua, NH, with a median of $62,040 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.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/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.