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Social Worker Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$34.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,786/year ($4,899/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,700 Social Worker jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Social Worker salary of $71,010 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 $58,786 — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
| Gross (median) | $71,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,792 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,432 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,786 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,899 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in New Hampshire?
- The median Social Worker salary in New Hampshire is $71,010 per year ($34.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,680 and $80,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $71,010, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $58,786 per year ($4,899 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.2%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 1,700 Social Worker 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.