Certain industries will pay its employees more than other industries, depending on how much money companies are making and how in-demand its employees are. Manufacturing, with its large amounts of revenue and a need for a younger workforce, pays better than most.
How much does it cost for a young person to live in New Hampshire?
Monthly budget sources: rentcafe.com, numbeo.com, nerdwallet.com
Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment outside a city center: $910
Groceries: $375
Utilities (electric, gas, heat, water, garbage): $95
Internet, phone, cable: $62
Fuel & maintenance for a car: $109
Car insurance: $55
Gym membership: $25
Entertainment (2-3 meals out and 2-3 movies/sporting events): $200
Total monthly expenses: $1,831
How much do New Hampshire manufacturing jobs pay?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Assembler
Education needed: High-school diploma
Median annual salary: $33,640
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $2,803
Machinery mechanic
Education needed: High-school diploma and a year of on-the-job training
Median annual salary: $54,760
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $4,563
Inspector
Education needed: Associate’s degree
Median annual salary: $44,020
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $3,668
Purchasing agent
Education needed: Bachelor’s degree
Median annual salary: $64,440
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $5,370
Industrial production manager
Education needed: An associate’s or bachelor’s degree with several years of on-the-job experience
Median annual salary: $133,840
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $11,153
What about non-manufacturing jobs?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bartender
Education needed: High-school diploma
Median annual salary: $23,540
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $1,962
Pharmacy technician
Education needed: High-school diploma and a year of on-the-job training
Median annual salary: $32,370
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $2,698
Medical assistant
Education needed: Associate’s degree
Median annual salary: $36,730
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $3,061
Correctional officer
Education needed: Typically a bachelor’s degree
Median annual salary: $47,860
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $3,988
Sales representative
Education needed: Bachelor’s degree and higher-paying jobs require more experience
Median annual salary: $69,450
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $5,788
