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Civil Engineer Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$47.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,272/year ($6,523/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $118,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $139,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,620 Civil Engineer jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Civil Engineer salary of $98,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $78,272 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $98,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,886 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,551 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,272 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,523 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in New Hampshire?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in New Hampshire is $98,710 per year ($47.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,960 and $118,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $98,710, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $78,272 per year ($6,523 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 1,620 Civil Engineer jobs in New Hampshire in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Hampshire state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Hampshire.