Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
How to become a state trooper in New Hampshire
State troopers in New Hampshire meet the same statewide minimum standards as police officers, set by New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council (PSTC). Citizenship, disqualifiers, fitness and the rules for officers from other states are on the police officer page for New Hampshire.
Source: State POST commissions and legislatures, State peace officer standards: statutes, administrative rules and POST commission pages. Data captured October 2, 2026.
Pay in New Hampshire, all employers Sourced
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (SOC 33-3051) in New Hampshire, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | NH |
|---|---|
| Workers | 2,460 |
| 10th percentile | $57,930 |
| Median | $71,640 |
| 90th percentile | $89,940 |
| National median, government employers | $76,300 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in New Hampshire
State employees: State public safety
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHRS Group II (Police and Fire) - Tier C Group II Tier C | 2% | age 52.5 with 25 years of Group II creditable service | Set by the employer | Not covered |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the New Hampshire pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
Free practice tests for New Hampshire
New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council Certification ExamNew Hampshire exam · free on Open Exam Prep
Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national State Trooper / Highway Patrol Officer page.
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