| Career | Avg. Salary (National) | Avg. Salary (New Hampshire) | Entry-level Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detectives & Investigators | $79,030 | $72,280 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Police Officers | $58,720 | $51,000 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Correctional Officers | $44,350 | $39,220 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Security Guards | $27,550 | $29,690 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Sources: Salary info from Bureau of Labor Statistics, Career education requirements from BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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- Professionals employed nationwide: 13,140
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $42.13
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $87,620
- New Hampshire State Employment: 150
- New Hampshire State Hourly Mean Wage: $26.30
- New Hampshire State Annual Mean Wage: $54,700
- Professionals employed nationwide: 8,110
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $30.41
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $63,250
- Professionals employed nationwide: 17,140
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $19.35
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $40,240
- New Hampshire State Employment: 270
- New Hampshire State Hourly Mean Wage: $14.70
- New Hampshire State Annual Mean Wage: $30,580
- Professionals employed nationwide: 455,350
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $20.49
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $42,610
- New Hampshire State Employment: 980
- New Hampshire State Hourly Mean Wage: $18.50
- New Hampshire State Annual Mean Wage: $38,480
- Professionals employed nationwide: 3,172,420
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $20.07
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $41,740
- Professionals employed nationwide: 110,380
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $31.66
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $65,860
- New Hampshire State Employment: 350
- New Hampshire State Hourly Mean Wage: $30.76
- New Hampshire State Annual Mean Wage: $63,980
- Professionals employed nationwide: 45,540
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $28.76
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $59,810
- New Hampshire State Employment: 70
- New Hampshire State Hourly Mean Wage: $27.59
- New Hampshire State Annual Mean Wage: $57,380
- Professionals employed nationwide: 99,900
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $37.78
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $78,580
- New Hampshire State Employment: 460
- New Hampshire State Hourly Mean Wage: $33.86
- New Hampshire State Annual Mean Wage: $70,420
- Professionals employed nationwide: 7,530
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $26.42
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $54,950
- Professionals employed nationwide: 26,350
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $49.99
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $103,990
- Professionals employed nationwide: 32,630
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $20.17
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $41,960
- Professionals employed nationwide: 556,790
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $62.03
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $129,020
- New Hampshire State Employment: 1,830
- New Hampshire State Hourly Mean Wage: $45.87
- New Hampshire State Annual Mean Wage: $95,410
- Professionals employed nationwide: 246,810
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $24.08
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $50,080
- New Hampshire State Employment: 1,070
- New Hampshire State Hourly Mean Wage: $20.92
- New Hampshire State Annual Mean Wage: $43,510
- Professionals employed nationwide: 641,590
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $26.53
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $55,180
- New Hampshire State Employment: 2,920
- New Hampshire State Hourly Mean Wage: $22.78
- New Hampshire State Annual Mean Wage: $47,380
- Professionals employed nationwide: 31,250
- U.S. Mean Hourly Wage: $22.66
- U.S. Mean Annual Wage: $47,130
- New Hampshire State Employment: N/A
- New Hampshire State Hourly Mean Wage: $18.99
- New Hampshire State Annual Mean Wage: $39,500
Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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