Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Public employers in New Hampshire
Fire departments · 98
| Employer | City | Career firefighters | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Fire Department | Manchester | 190 | Official site |
| Nashua Fire Rescue | Nashua | 172 | Official site |
| Concord Fire Department | Concord | 92 | Official site |
| Salem Fire Department | Salem | 73 | Official site |
| Derry Fire Department | Derry | 70 | Official site |
| Dover Fire & Rescue Service | Dover | 65 | Official site |
| Portsmouth Fire Department | Portsmouth | 65 | Official site |
| Merrimack Fire Rescue | Merrimack | 48 | — |
| Keene Fire Department | Keene | 45 | Official site |
| Hampton Fire Rescue | Hampton | 44 | Official site |
Transit agencies · 4
| Employer | City | Vehicles operated directly | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Transit Authority | Manchester | 25 | Official site |
| Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation | Dover | 24 | Official site |
| University Of New Hampshire | Durham | 15 | Official site |
| City of Nashua | Nashua | 0 | Official site |
School districts · 180
| Employer | City | Teachers (FTE) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester School District | Manchester | 1,001 | — |
| Nashua School District | Nashua | 817 | — |
| Londonderry School District | Londonderry | 339 | Official site |
| Rochester School District | Rochester | 326 | — |
| Concord School District | Concord | 314 | — |
| Bedford School District | Bedford | 298 | — |
| Merrimack School District | Merrimack | 288 | — |
| Salem School District | Salem | 287 | — |
| Timberlane Regional School District | Plaistow | 276 | Official site |
| Dover School District | Dover | 273 | — |
Police departments · 190
Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.
Sheriff's offices · 9
County sheriff's offices in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.
Campus police departments · 1
College and university police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.
Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay for government jobs in New Hampshire
Median wage in New Hampshire for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.
| Job | Workers in NH | Median in NH | National, government |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Collector SOC 41-2011 | 17,250 | $33,840 | $36,130 |
| Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 15,390 | $99,700 | $100,490 |
| Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 15,390 | $99,700 | $100,490 |
| School Nurse SOC 29-1141 | 15,390 | $99,700 | $100,490 |
| VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141 | 15,390 | $99,700 | $100,490 |
| IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051 | 12,750 | $47,300 | $45,860 |
| Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061 | 12,740 | $49,020 | $46,170 |
| Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011 | 9,420 | $39,150 | $39,640 |
| Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014 | 9,050 | $48,080 | $48,290 |
| School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014 | 9,050 | $48,080 | $48,290 |
| Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045 | 7,880 | $38,440 | $36,990 |
| Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011 | 7,000 | $83,470 | $81,390 |
| Government Auditor SOC 13-2011 | 7,000 | $83,470 | $81,390 |
| Parks / Grounds Maintenance Worker SOC 37-3011 | 6,050 | $44,890 | $40,080 |
| High School Teacher SOC 25-2031 | 5,860 | $77,060 | $74,220 |
| Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021 | 5,190 | $72,410 | $65,310 |
| ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2021 | 5,190 | $72,410 | $65,310 |
| Public School Teacher SOC 25-2021 | 5,190 | $72,410 | $65,310 |
| Human Resources Specialist (government) SOC 13-1071 | 4,270 | $70,840 | $80,330 |
| Middle School Teacher SOC 25-2022 | 3,120 | $71,140 | $65,300 |
| Fire Engineer / Driver-Operator SOC 33-2011 | 2,700 | $56,620 | $60,050 |
| Firefighter SOC 33-2011 | 2,700 | $56,620 | $60,050 |
| Firefighter/Paramedic SOC 33-2011 | 2,700 | $56,620 | $60,050 |
| Wildland Firefighter SOC 33-2011 | 2,700 | $56,620 | $60,050 |
| Policy / Management Analyst SOC 13-1111 | 2,670 | $104,270 | $96,570 |
| Program Analyst (federal) SOC 13-1111 | 2,670 | $104,270 | $96,570 |
| Contract / Procurement Specialist SOC 13-1020 | 2,580 | $77,270 | $89,920 |
| Border Patrol Agent SOC 33-3051 | 2,460 | $71,640 | $76,300 |
| Campus / University Police Officer SOC 33-3051 | 2,460 | $71,640 | $76,300 |
| CBP Officer (Customs & Border Protection) SOC 33-3051 | 2,460 | $71,640 | $76,300 |
Several jobs can share one occupation code.
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.
Exam practice in New Hampshire
Free practice tests for New Hampshire's own version of an entrance or licensing exam. National exams are listed on each job page.
New Hampshire CDL General Knowledge TestSource: 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.