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Mechanical Engineer Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$49.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,755/year ($6,813/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $72,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,760 Mechanical Engineer jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $103,660 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 $81,755 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $103,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,975 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,930 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,755 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,813 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in New Hampshire?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in New Hampshire is $103,660 per year ($49.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,210 and $130,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $103,660, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $81,755 per year ($6,813 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 2,760 Mechanical 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.