First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in New Hampshire
The median for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers in New Hampshire is $49,710 a year, somewhat above the national $44,080 (+13%); the state ranks 6th of 51 states by median. That is 11% less than the median across all occupations in New Hampshire ($55,880). Among neighbouring states, Vermont pays more (up to $49,820 in Vermont) and Maine and Massachusetts pay less (down to $46,600 in Massachusetts). New Hampshire employs 3,840 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, 5.62 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.71 means it is less common in New Hampshire than nationally.
New Hampshire vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| New Hampshire | Hourly | $16.78 | $19.65 | $23.90 | $30.03 | $36.11 | $25.44 | 3,840 | 5.62 | 0.71 |
| Annual | $34,900 | $40,870 | $49,710 | $62,470 | $75,100 | $52,910 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.40 | $17.30 | $21.19 | $26.24 | $31.52 | $22.20 | 1,223,240 | – | – |
| Annual | $29,940 | $35,980 | $44,080 | $54,570 | $65,570 | $46,180 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 6th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.71
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.62
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of New Hampshire's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in New Hampshire
2 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching New Hampshire publish a row for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $23.68 | $49,260 | $31,550 | $74,130 | 990 | 4.97 | 0.63 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $22.64 | $47,090 | $38,900 | $77,390 | 16,410 | 6.07 | 0.77 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $25.22 | $52,460 | $34,900 | $72,490 | 670 | 7.90 | 1.00 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $23.69 | $49,270 | $35,360 | $72,490 | 590 | 5.86 | 0.74 |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $22.85 | $47,530 | $34,900 | $69,750 | 230 | 5.25 | 0.67 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $23.90 | $49,710 | 3,840 | 0.71 |
| Massachusetts | $22.40 | $46,600 | 23,220 | 0.81 |
| Maine | $23.07 | $47,990 | 3,740 | 0.74 |
| Vermont | $23.95 | $49,820 | 1,970 | 0.82 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (every state ranked) and the New Hampshire wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS New Hampshire estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.