Average Cosmetologist Salary in New Hampshire

Personal Care · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Cosmetologist in New Hampshire earns $38,500 per year, which is above the national average of $37,050. This translates to approximately $18.51 per hour, $1,481 biweekly, or $3,208 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Hampshire is 13% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$28,900	$13.89
Average (50th)	$38,500	$18.51
Experienced (75th)	$44,300	$21.29
Top Earners (90th)	$50,000	$24.04

Cosmetologist Salary by City in New Hampshire

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Manchester	$41,600	$3,467/mo
Nashua	$39,300	$3,275/mo
Concord	$37,700	$3,142/mo
Dover	$36,600	$3,050/mo
Rochester	$35,800	$2,983/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Personal Care
Typical Education	Postsecondary nondegree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	8% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	No earned income tax (5% on interest/dividends)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.13 (+13% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Hampshire

Major employers hiring Cosmetologists in New Hampshire include Dartmouth-Hitchcock, BAE Systems, Liberty Mutual, Fidelity, and Elliot Health. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for personal care professionals.

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