How much does a Surgeon make in New Hampshire?

BLS puts the average Surgeon pay in New Hampshire at $428,950 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 $295,964 annually ($24,664/month).

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

On a $428,950 salary in New Hampshire, your take-home pay is approximately $295,964/year or $24,664/month. Federal tax: $113,267. State tax: $0. FICA: $19,719.

Is $428,950 a good Surgeon salary?

$428,950 is the BLS average Surgeon pay in New Hampshire, 15% above the US average of $373,930 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in New Hampshire earn between $406,690 and $569,960.

How do New Hampshire taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

New Hampshire levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $428,950 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 31.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Surgeons?

In New Hampshire, the top 10% earn over $582,250 and the bottom 10% under $69,700 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth projected 2022-2032 (slower than average) overall — but specific subspecialties (cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, plastic, transplant, pediatric subspecialty) face severe shortage with 8-15 year supply lag from training pipeline. Aging Boomer demographic = sustained surgical volume through 2035+. AI/robotics augment but do not replace operative judgment in the 10-year window. Related roles include: Anesthesiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, General Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon, Pediatric Surgical Subspecialist, Surgical Oncologist.

How can a Surgeon 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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Surgeon Salary in New Hampshire (2026)

Average Surgeon pay in New Hampshire

$428,950/year

≈ $206/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $406,690–$569,960

US average: $373,930

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Surgeons, All Other

After tax (single filer)

$295,964/year

$24,664/month · effective tax rate 31.0%

Federal $113,267
FICA $19,719
Take-home

Pay by role in New Hampshire

Senior Trauma Surgeon (DH Level 1)$485,000–$985,000+ bonus
Senior Cardiac Surgeon (DH / CMC Heart)$565,000–$1,285,000+ bonus
Senior Orthopedic Surgeon$525,000–$1,150,000+ bonus
Senior Surgical Oncologist (Norris Cotton NCI)$485,000–$895,000+ bonus
Senior Neurosurgeon (DH / CMC)$615,000–$1,385,000+ bonus
Senior Pediatric Surgeon (DH Children)$425,000–$785,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$295,964
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$24,664
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$11,383
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$142/hr
Federal Tax	$113,267
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$19,719
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	31.0%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Surgeons earn the same — not even close

New Hampshire's surgical market is anchored by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon (the only NH Level 1 adult trauma + Norris Cotton Cancer Center surgical oncology NCI-designated + DH Heart and Vascular Center + Dartmouth-Hitchcock Children Hospital pediatric surgery + DH Burn + the substantial DH-Geisel surgical residency), Catholic Medical Center CMC Manchester (the substantial CMC Heart Institute + the substantial CMC New England Heart Institute), Elliot Health System Manchester + Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Dover (post-2017 Mass General Brigham affiliation surgical), Concord Hospital + Southern NH Health Nashua + Cheshire Medical Center Keene (DH affiliate), the substantial NH-MA Boston surgical referral (Mass General Brigham + Brigham and Women's + Beth Israel Deaconess Boston cross-border), plus the substantial Boston commute corridor for senior surgical talent + Dartmouth-Hitchcock-Boston Children's affiliations.

Senior Trauma Surgeon (DH Level 1)

$485,000–$985,000+ bonus

Dartmouth-Hitchcock · the only NH Level 1 trauma + 24/7 trauma call + DH Burn

Senior Cardiac Surgeon (DH / CMC Heart)

$565,000–$1,285,000+ bonus

DH Heart and Vascular + CMC New England Heart Institute · cardiac + thoracic

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon

$525,000–$1,150,000+ bonus

NH orthopedic + DH + Elliot + Wentworth-Douglass + the substantial NH ski injury referral

Senior Surgical Oncologist (Norris Cotton NCI)

$485,000–$895,000+ bonus

Norris Cotton Cancer Center · the only NH NCI surgical oncology

Senior Neurosurgeon (DH / CMC)

$615,000–$1,385,000+ bonus

DH + CMC Manchester · adult + pediatric neurosurgery

Senior Pediatric Surgeon (DH Children)

$425,000–$785,000+ bonus

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Children Hospital · pediatric general + congenital + the substantial NH pediatric

Senior General Surgeon

$365,000–$615,000+ bonus

NH general surgery + DH + CMC + Elliot + Wentworth-Douglass + Concord

Senior Plastic Surgeon (Private)

$425,000–$985,000+ bonus

Private practice plastic surgery · the substantial NH cosmetic + reconstructive

Mid-Career Surgeon (5-10 yrs post-fellowship)

$345,000–$585,000

Specialty surgeon 5-10 yrs · transitioning to senior partnership

Surgical Resident / Fellow

$72,000–$95,000

DH Surgery residency + Geisel School of Medicine GME · only NH academic surgery

Worth knowing: Dartmouth-Hitchcock + Norris Cotton Cancer Center NCI surgical oncology + post-2017 DH-Mass General Brigham affiliation is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state AMC + NCI + MGB affiliation surgical anchor and a feature most national surgeon surveys understate for NH. Dartmouth-Hitchcock surgical (the only NH Level 1 adult trauma + Norris Cotton Cancer Center surgical oncology NCI-designated as the only NH NCI center + Dartmouth-Hitchcock Heart and Vascular Center cardiac + thoracic + vascular surgery + Dartmouth-Hitchcock Children Hospital pediatric surgery + DH Burn Treatment + the substantial DH-Geisel surgical residency + ~400+ beds + the substantial post-2017 DH-Mass General Brigham affiliation surgical integration + the substantial DH Connected Care surgical telemedicine) supports substantial NH senior surgical work. Senior DH trauma + cardiac + neurosurgery clear $485K-$1.385M+ bonus. CMC Manchester Catholic + CMC New England Heart Institute + Elliot Health System + Wentworth-Douglass post-2017 MGB + Concord Hospital + Southern NH Health Nashua + Cheshire Medical DH affiliate + the substantial NH ski injury orthopedic referral pipeline. The substantial Boston commute corridor for senior surgical talent leveraging NH tax-haven. NH 0% wage income tax + post-2025 NH I&D tax repeal + NH 0% sales tax anchor the NH surgical proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Surgeons 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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