How much does a Electrician make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Electrician pay in New Hampshire at $65,780 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in New Hampshire, after federal taxes, FICA, and New Hampshire state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $55,034 annually ($4,586/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in New Hampshire?

On a $65,780 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $55,034/year or $4,586/month. Federal tax: $5,714. State tax: $0. FICA: $5,032.

Is $65,780 a good Electrician salary?

$65,780 is the BLS average Electrician pay in New Hampshire, 8% below the US average of $71,490 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $48,420 and $78,370.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Electrician salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $65,780 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 16.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $91,850 and the bottom 10% under $43,190 (BLS, May 2025). 11% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Apprentice Electrician.

How can a Electrician in New Hampshire reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Electrician Salary in New Hampshire (2026)

Average Electrician pay in New Hampshire

$65,780/year

≈ $32/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $48,420–$78,370

US average: $71,490

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$55,034/year

$4,586/month · effective tax rate 16.34%

Federal $5,714
FICA $5,032
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Senior Journeyman Electrician (IBEW Local 490 / 1837)$82,000–$125,000+ OT
Senior Master Electrician / Foreman$95,000–$148,000+ OT
Senior Electrician (Eversource / Unitil)$95,000–$148,000+ overtime
Senior Electrician (Lonza Portsmouth Biologics)$88,000–$135,000+ OT
Senior Electrician (BAE Nashua / Hypertherm)$88,000–$135,000+ OT
Senior Electrician (NH Data Center)$92,000–$142,000+ OT

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$55,034
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,586
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,117
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$26/hr
Federal Tax	$5,714
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$5,032
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	16.34%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Electricians earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's electrical market is anchored by IBEW Local 490 Concord + IBEW Local 1837 Manchester + IBEW Local 103 Boston MA-NH cross-border (substantial NH IBEW commercial + industrial electrical), Eversource Energy NH (substantial NH-MA-CT multi-state utility ~3.5M customers + the substantial Eversource NH grid + post-2024 NH transmission upgrades), Unitil NH (substantial smaller NH-ME utility), the substantial post-2024 NH data center growth (post-2020 NH data center development driven by NH tax-haven + cool climate), BAE Systems Nashua + Lonza Portsmouth + Hypertherm Hanover industrial electrical, the substantial post-2020 NH residential + commercial electrical growth, Pease International Tradeport + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard facility electrical, the substantial Boston commute corridor for senior electrical talent.

Senior Journeyman Electrician (IBEW Local 490 / 1837)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

IBEW Local 490 Concord + 1837 Manchester · commercial + industrial + OBBBA OT

Senior Master Electrician / Foreman

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

Master electrician + foreman · IBEW Local 490 + 1837 leadership + OT

Senior Electrician (Eversource / Unitil)

$95,000–$148,000+ overtime

Eversource Energy NH + Unitil · multi-state utility + post-2024 NH transmission

Senior Electrician (Lonza Portsmouth Biologics)

$88,000–$135,000+ OT

Lonza Portsmouth · post-2017 Swiss pharma biologics manufacturing facility electrical

Senior Electrician (BAE Nashua / Hypertherm)

$88,000–$135,000+ OT

BAE Nashua + Hypertherm Hanover · cleared aerospace + industrial facility electrical

Senior Electrician (NH Data Center)

$92,000–$142,000+ OT

NH data center · post-2024 substantial NH data center development + AI cluster growth

Senior Lineworker (Eversource / IBEW)

$98,000–$148,000+ OT

Eversource lineworker · IBEW Local 104 · the substantial NH grid

Senior Boston Commute Electrician

$108,000–$162,000+ OT

Boston-area commercial + industrial electrical · NH-resident tax-haven arbitrage

Mid-Career Electrician (3-7 yrs)

$62,000–$92,000+ OT

Journeyman 3-7 yrs at NH firms · transitioning to senior band

Apprentice Electrician (Year 1-5)

$42,000–$62,000+ OT

IBEW Local 490 apprentice + NH non-union apprentice · NJATC training · entry band

Worth knowing: Post-2020 NH residential growth + Lonza Portsmouth biologics + BAE Nashua cleared aerospace + the substantial NH-MA Boston commute electrical quad-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state migration-driven housing + biologics + cleared defense + Boston commute electrical anchor and a feature most national electrician surveys understate for NH. The substantial post-2020 NH residential + commercial electrical growth (the substantial post-2020 NH UHNW + remote work migration leveraging NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal + NH 0% sales tax tax-haven + the substantial post-2020 NH housing growth in Manchester + Nashua + Salem + Bedford + Hudson + the substantial NH Lakes Region + White Mountains + Seacoast luxury + the substantial NH Manchester-Boston commuter town residential electrical demand) supports substantial NH residential electrical. Lonza Portsmouth post-2017 Swiss pharma biologics + BAE Systems Nashua cleared EW + Hypertherm Hanover + the substantial post-2024 NH data center growth (post-2020 NH data center development driven by tax-haven + cool climate + the substantial NH-MA Boston-area AI data center demand). IBEW Local 490 Concord + Local 1837 Manchester + Local 103 Boston cross-border + Eversource Energy NH + Unitil + Portsmouth Naval Shipyard + Pease + Manchester-Boston Regional. NH is NOT a RTW state. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal + NH 0% sales tax anchor the NH electrical proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Electricians in New Hampshire and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (New Hampshire levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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