New Hampshire Median
$214,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$102.90
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+24% vs US median
US median $172,250
State Rank
#2 of 43
30 employed here
How much does a Physicist make in New Hampshire?
Physicists in New Hampshire take home a median of $214,030 annually — roughly $102.90 an hour — which runs 24% above the national median of $172,250.
Within New Hampshire, entry-level pay starts around $96,760 while the top 10% make $301,570 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $145,220 and $267,600 a year.
Physicist salary range in New Hampshire
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $96,760 | $46.52 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $145,220 | $69.82 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $214,030 | $102.90 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $267,600 | $128.65 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $301,570 | $144.99 |
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How New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire ranks 2nd out of 43 states and territories for Physicist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Physicist salary in other states
Florida $225,390Pennsylvania $210,990California $207,490Oregon $200,320Oklahoma $200,050Texas $184,040New York $181,970Kentucky $180,910Connecticut $180,300Iowa $178,110Maryland $174,390North Carolina $174,180Wisconsin $173,120Minnesota $171,220Louisiana $166,240New Mexico $165,340Tennessee $165,010New Jersey $163,270Ohio $162,900District of Columbia $157,040Utah $156,760Rhode Island $155,150Nevada $154,030Virginia $145,040Georgia $144,870Missouri $140,460Alabama $139,330South Carolina $138,400Illinois $137,140Arkansas $135,820Idaho $135,150Washington $134,790Arizona $130,500Mississippi $129,970Hawaii $117,190Massachusetts $106,410Indiana $105,940Colorado $104,580Montana $103,800Michigan $94,520South Dakota $83,050Delaware $82,590
Working as a Physicist in New Hampshire
Nationally, about 20,000 people work as Physicists in the United States. A doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required.
Considering a move? Compare New Hampshire pay ($214,030) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Physicist make in New Hampshire?
The median Physicist salary in New Hampshire is $214,030 per year, or about $102.90 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $96,760 at the entry level to $301,570 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Hampshire pay compare to the national average?
New Hampshire pays Physicists about 24% more than the national median of $172,250. New Hampshire ranks 2nd out of 43 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Hampshire a good state for Physicists?
Yes on pay — New Hampshire pays above the national median for this occupation, at $214,030 a year. About 30 Physicists are employed in New Hampshire. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Hampshire?
The highest-paying occupations in New Hampshire include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($555,670), Surgeon, All Other ($534,870), Dermatologist ($516,230), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Physicist salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.