Average Welder Salary in New Hampshire

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Welder in New Hampshire earns $49,400 per year, which is above the national average of $47,540. This translates to approximately $23.75 per hour, $1,900 biweekly, or $4,117 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)	$37,000	$17.79
Average (50th)	$49,400	$23.75
Experienced (75th)	$56,800	$27.31
Top Earners (90th)	$64,200	$30.87

Welder Salary by City in New Hampshire

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Manchester	$53,400	$4,450/mo
Nashua	$50,400	$4,200/mo
Concord	$48,400	$4,033/mo
Dover	$46,900	$3,908/mo
Rochester	$45,900	$3,825/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school + training
Job Growth (2022-2032)	2% (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 Welders 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 trades professionals.

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