Average Social Worker Salary in New Hampshire

Social Services · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Social Worker in New Hampshire earns $60,700 per year, which is above the national average of $58,380. This translates to approximately $29.18 per hour, $2,335 biweekly, or $5,058 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)	$45,500	$21.88
Average (50th)	$60,700	$29.18
Experienced (75th)	$69,800	$33.56
Top Earners (90th)	$78,900	$37.93

Social Worker Salary by City in New Hampshire

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Manchester	$65,600	$5,467/mo
Nashua	$61,900	$5,158/mo
Concord	$59,500	$4,958/mo
Dover	$57,700	$4,808/mo
Rochester	$56,500	$4,708/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Social Services
Typical Education	Bachelor's/Master's
Job Growth (2022-2032)	7% (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 Social Workers 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 social services professionals.

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