Thinking About Moving to New Hampshire? Here’s What the Job Market Looks Like
One of the first questions I get from people considering a move to NH is: “What’s the job market like up there?”
The short answer? Pretty strong. Here’s a quick breakdown:
📊 By the Numbers
New Hampshire’s unemployment rate sits at just 3.2% — well below the national average. There are roughly 25,000 job openings across the state right now, with nearly one job opening for every unemployed person. That’s a tight, competitive market — great news if you’re relocating with a career.
🏭 Manufacturing & Defense
NH punches way above its weight here.
∙ Sig Sauer (Newington) — 1,600+ jobs in firearms & defense
∙ BAE Systems (Nashua/Hudson) — aerospace & defense tech
∙ L3Harris Technologies (Londonderry) — night vision & defense electronics
∙ GE Aviation (Hooksett) — aircraft engine parts
∙ Hypertherm (Hanover) — advanced cutting systems
🏥 Healthcare (largest employment sector in NH)
∙ Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health (Lebanon) — 18,000+ employees
∙ Elliot Health System (Manchester)
∙ Catholic Medical Center (Manchester)
💻 Tech & IT
∙ PC Connection (Merrimack) — Fortune 1000 IT company
∙ Autodesk (Manchester)
∙ Texas Instruments (Manchester)
∙ DEKA Research & Development (Manchester) — Dean Kamen’s innovation lab
∙ Oracle & Red River also have NH footprints
🎓 Education
∙ Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester) — one of the fastest-growing universities in the country
∙ University of New Hampshire (Durham)
∙ Keene State College (Keene)
🏔️ Tourism & Hospitality
For those in hospitality, the mountains and lakes keep this sector busy year-round:
∙ Omni Mount Washington Resort (Bretton Woods)
∙ Loon Mountain (Lincoln)
∙ Mount Sunapee Resort (Newbury)
🌟 The Bottom Line for Buyers & Relocators
NH’s job market is diversified — no single sector dominates, which makes the economy more resilient. Whether you’re in tech, healthcare, defense, education, or trades, there’s work here.
And with no income tax and no sales tax, your paycheck goes further than almost anywhere in the Northeast.
Thinking about making the move? I’d love to help you find a home that fits your new chapter. Drop a comment or send me a message 👇
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