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Top 200 Popular Jobs in New Hampshire

What professions have the highest employment in New Hampshire? In this article we show the top 200 jobs that employ the highest number of people in New Hampshire. We note that the total employment in New Hampshire is 659,220. The most popular job is the retail salesperson profession, which employs 18,730 people (2.84 percent of the total employment in New Hampshire). The second most common job is the cashier profession which employs 17,820 people (2.70 percent of the total employment). The employment and salary information in New Hampshire is computed from data published by BLS in April 2023 [1].

Table 1. 200 most popular jobs in New Hampshire (2022 survey)

Rank	Job Description	# of Empl. i	% of Empl. i	Average Salary i
1	All Occupations	659,220	100.00%	$47,920
2	Retail Salespersons	18,730	2.84%	$31,190
3	Cashiers	17,820	2.70%	$28,520
4	General and Operations Managers	16,640	2.52%	$99,250
5	Office Clerks, General	15,700	2.38%	$45,480
6	Stockers and Order Fillers	14,420	2.19%	$32,840
7	Registered Nurses	13,510	2.05%	$80,550
8	Fast Food and Counter Workers	13,300	2.02%	$27,900
9	Customer Service Representatives	13,260	2.01%	$39,840
10	Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	10,660	1.62%	$42,400
11	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	8,810	1.34%	$36,440
12	Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	8,440	1.28%	$35,800
13	Software Developers	8,350	1.27%	$125,280
14	Waiters and Waitresses	8,190	1.24%	$29,610
15	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	7,990	1.21%	$46,010
16	Home Health and Personal Care Aides	7,850	1.19%	$31,540
17	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	7,560	1.15%	$52,790
18	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	7,420	1.13%	$62,740
19	Accountants and Auditors	7,410	1.12%	$76,540
20	Wholesale and Manufacturing (Except Technical and Scientific Products) Sales Representatives	7,350	1.11%	$67,910
21	Nursing Assistants	7,250	1.10%	$38,770
22	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	6,310	0.96%	$48,380
23	Restaurant Cooks	6,150	0.93%	$36,760
24	Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers	6,030	0.91%	$36,080
25	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	6,030	0.91%	$61,710
26	Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	5,980	0.91%	$37,890
27	Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	5,620	0.85%	$38,480
28	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	5,520	0.84%	$44,950
29	Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers	5,280	0.80%	$38,280
30	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	5,010	0.76%	$64,440
31	Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks	4,990	0.76%	$39,850
32	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	4,930	0.75%	$69,990
33	Human Resources Specialists	4,430	0.67%	$62,410
34	First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	4,320	0.66%	$43,810
35	Receptionists and Information Clerks	4,300	0.65%	$35,560
36	Financial Managers	4,180	0.63%	$133,030
37	Packers and Packagers	4,120	0.62%	$29,090
38	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	4,060	0.62%	$64,260
39	Management Analysts	3,970	0.60%	$107,670
40	Medical Secretaries	3,810	0.58%	$40,710
41	Computer User Support Specialists	3,720	0.56%	$60,640
42	Project Management Specialists	3,700	0.56%	$84,880
43	Carpenters	3,610	0.55%	$50,860
44	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	3,530	0.54%	$63,000
45	Computer and Information Systems Managers	3,500	0.53%	$152,990
46	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	3,490	0.53%	$47,800
47	Short Order Cooks	3,300	0.50%	$30,450
48	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	3,280	0.50%	$49,110
49	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	3,230	0.49%	$71,670
50	Bartenders	3,090	0.47%	$28,310
51	Electricians	3,020	0.46%	$59,600
52	Construction Laborers	3,010	0.46%	$42,460
53	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	2,960	0.45%	$34,970
54	Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers	2,950	0.45%	$40,520
55	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	2,900	0.44%	$59,480
56	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	2,790	0.42%	$48,920
57	Medical Assistants	2,720	0.41%	$42,620
58	Security Guards	2,700	0.41%	$36,880
59	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	2,660	0.40%	$64,240
60	Food Preparation Workers	2,640	0.40%	$31,660
61	Computer Systems Analysts	2,600	0.39%	$105,250
62	Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2,600	0.39%	$31,490
63	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	2,530	0.38%	$68,410
64	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	2,490	0.38%	$77,880
65	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	2,480	0.38%	$55,170
66	Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	2,420	0.37%	$28,440
67	Other Business Operations Specialists	2,410	0.37%	$73,230
68	Firefighters	2,400	0.36%	$49,720
69	Mechanical Engineers	2,380	0.36%	$98,990
70	Dishwashers	2,360	0.36%	$27,050
71	Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representatives	2,360	0.36%	$78,440
72	Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors	2,320	0.35%	$57,030
73	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	2,180	0.33%	$88,860
74	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	2,170	0.33%	$58,250
75	Pharmacy Technicians	2,160	0.33%	$37,300
76	Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors	2,130	0.32%	$46,700
77	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	2,110	0.32%	$63,170
78	Billing and Posting Clerks	2,090	0.32%	$44,840
79	Training and Development Specialists	2,080	0.32%	$60,250
80	Social and Human Service Assistants	2,080	0.32%	$38,100
81	Electrical Engineers	2,000	0.30%	$108,340
82	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	1,990	0.30%	$57,600
83	Sales Managers	1,930	0.29%	$145,700
84	Personal Financial Advisors	1,920	0.29%	$82,100
85	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	1,880	0.29%	$90,130
86	School Bus Drivers	1,870	0.28%	$40,450
87	Medical and Health Services Managers	1,870	0.28%	$132,970
88	Driver/Sales Workers	1,840	0.28%	$32,390
89	Industrial Engineers	1,820	0.28%	$99,200
90	Lawyers	1,810	0.27%	$104,660
91	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	1,790	0.27%	$62,040
92	Institution and Cafeteria Cooks	1,730	0.26%	$37,440
93	Nonfarm Animal Caretakers	1,690	0.26%	$29,080
94	Childcare Workers	1,680	0.25%	$27,010
95	Fast Food Cooks	1,670	0.25%	$30,170
96	Counter and Rental Clerks	1,670	0.25%	$41,660
97	Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	1,660	0.25%	$21,800
98	Insurance Sales Agents	1,660	0.25%	$59,670
99	Civil Engineers	1,650	0.25%	$83,070
100	Machinists	1,630	0.25%	$51,310
101	Architectural and Engineering Managers	1,620	0.25%	$167,390
102	Recreation Workers	1,620	0.25%	$31,910
103	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	1,590	0.24%	$45,890
104	Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	1,570	0.24%	$29,400
105	Self-Enrichment Education Teachers	1,560	0.24%	$55,220
106	Physical Therapists	1,560	0.24%	$93,520
107	Nurse Practitioners	1,510	0.23%	$125,450
108	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	1,490	0.23%	$54,480
109	Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors	1,480	0.22%	$47,710
110	Postal Service Mail Carriers	1,470	0.22%	$52,850
111	Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators	1,430	0.22%	$99,510
112	Tellers	1,430	0.22%	$36,090
113	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	1,430	0.22%	$52,960
114	Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	1,420	0.22%	$48,710
115	Kindergarten and Elementary School Special Education Teachers	1,380	0.21%	$61,940
116	Dental Assistants	1,360	0.21%	$49,630
117	Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	1,330	0.20%	$30,560
118	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	1,310	0.20%	$50,960
119	Compliance Officers	1,300	0.20%	$81,400
120	Parts Salespersons	1,280	0.19%	$37,440
121	Short-Term Substitute Teachers	1,270	0.19%	$31,040
122	Amusement and Recreation Attendants	1,270	0.19%	$24,010
123	Highway Maintenance Workers	1,240	0.19%	$43,490
124	All Other Physicians	1,230	0.19%	$232,460
125	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	1,230	0.19%	$64,310
126	Pharmacists	1,220	0.19%	$135,290
127	Marketing Managers	1,200	0.18%	$139,930
128	Dental Hygienists	1,200	0.18%	$88,020
129	Public Relations Specialists	1,190	0.18%	$64,100
130	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	1,170	0.18%	$50,440
131	Industrial Production Managers	1,100	0.17%	$126,920
132	Loan Officers	1,090	0.17%	$69,400
133	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	1,090	0.17%	$60,610
134	Emergency Medical Technicians	1,080	0.16%	$34,490
135	Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan	1,080	0.16%	$39,490
136	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	1,070	0.16%	$82,350
137	Data Entry Keyers	1,070	0.16%	$37,060
138	Other Production Workers	1,060	0.16%	$38,620
139	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	1,030	0.16%	$57,360
140	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	1,030	0.16%	$108,280
141	Radiologic Technologists	1,030	0.16%	$75,110
142	Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	1,020	0.15%	$39,490
143	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	1,020	0.15%	$69,100
144	Social and Community Service Managers	1,010	0.15%	$64,730
145	Cost Estimators	990	0.15%	$62,540
146	Occupational Therapists	990	0.15%	$83,200
147	Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	960	0.15%	$36,090
148	Physician Assistants	940	0.14%	$132,280
149	Chefs and Head Cooks	940	0.14%	$58,890
150	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	930	0.14%	$44,470
151	Food Service Managers	920	0.14%	$66,560
152	Computer Network Support Specialists	920	0.14%	$63,620
153	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	920	0.14%	$52,040
154	Library Assistants, Clerical	920	0.14%	$31,200
155	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	910	0.14%	$47,520
156	Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	900	0.14%	$33,670
157	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	890	0.14%	$40,500
158	Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	890	0.14%	$41,420
159	Computer Occupations, All Other	890	0.14%	$84,620
160	Financial Analysts	880	0.13%	$81,360
161	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	870	0.13%	$53,520
162	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	860	0.13%	$51,260
163	Speech-Language Pathologists	850	0.13%	$79,040
164	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	840	0.13%	$46,940
165	Medical Records Specialists	840	0.13%	$44,680
166	Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians	830	0.13%	$63,150
167	Coaches and Scouts	830	0.13%	$46,430
168	Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	820	0.12%	$31,920
169	Construction Managers	820	0.12%	$99,790
170	Postsecondary Education Administrators	820	0.12%	$102,600
171	Other Community and Social Service Specialists	820	0.12%	$47,300
172	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	820	0.12%	$49,130
173	Bill and Account Collectors	810	0.12%	$39,740
174	Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	810	0.12%	$31,250
175	Printing Press Operators	800	0.12%	$45,990
176	Human Resources Managers	790	0.12%	$126,730
177	Property, Real Estate Managers	790	0.12%	$61,300
178	All Other Managers	790	0.12%	$132,920
179	Logisticians	790	0.12%	$80,870
180	Sheet Metal Workers	780	0.12%	$49,830
181	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	770	0.12%	$77,640
182	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	770	0.12%	$53,690
183	Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	750	0.11%	$33,070
184	Correctional Officers and Jailers	750	0.11%	$50,780
185	Bakers	730	0.11%	$34,910
186	Graphic Designers	720	0.11%	$59,390
187	Fundraisers	690	0.10%	$63,960
188	Engineers, All Other	690	0.10%	$128,500
189	Phlebotomists	690	0.10%	$39,640
190	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	690	0.10%	$46,030
191	Information Security Analysts	680	0.10%	$133,680
192	Manicurists and Pedicurists	680	0.10%	$29,810
193	Helpers--Production Workers	670	0.10%	$34,580
194	Instructional Coordinators	670	0.10%	$68,170
195	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	650	0.10%	$47,490
196	Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Pla	650	0.10%	$40,060
197	Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	650	0.10%	$37,590
198	Administrative Services Managers	650	0.10%	$109,180
199	Family Medicine Physicians	650	0.10%	$225,020
200	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	640	0.10%	$60,850

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