Average Paralegal Salary in New Hampshire

Legal · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Paralegal in New Hampshire earns $65,200 per year, which is above the national average of $62,750. This translates to approximately $31.35 per hour, $2,508 biweekly, or $5,433 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)	$48,900	$23.51
Average (50th)	$65,200	$31.35
Experienced (75th)	$75,000	$36.05
Top Earners (90th)	$84,800	$40.77

Paralegal Salary by City in New Hampshire

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Manchester	$70,400	$5,867/mo
Nashua	$66,500	$5,542/mo
Concord	$63,900	$5,325/mo
Dover	$61,900	$5,158/mo
Rochester	$60,600	$5,050/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Legal
Typical Education	Associate's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (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 Paralegals 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 legal professionals.

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