Electrician Jobs in New Hampshire

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New Hampshire Electrician Market Overview

New Hampshire offers electrical opportunities across defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and healthcare.Manchester leads with defense contractors and major hospitals, while Nashuaanchors high-tech manufacturing and aerospace. Portsmouth provides naval shipyard electrical work, and tourism facilities throughout the state create seasonal opportunities. Eversource Energy and Liberty Utilities provide consistent utility electrical demand statewide.

Highest-Paying New Hampshire Cities for Electricians

Portsmouth

$32-45/hr
Naval shipyard • Seacoast premium

Nashua

$30-42/hr
Defense • Aerospace • High-tech

Manchester

$28-40/hr
Healthcare • Manufacturing • Defense

Dover

$26-36/hr
Manufacturing • Healthcare

Concord

$25-35/hr
Government • State facilities

Resort Areas

$28-38/hr
Tourism • Seasonal premium

New Hampshire's Biggest Electrical Employers

BAE Systems

Defense contractor, electronic systems, military equipment

200+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: Nashua, Manchester • Defense electronics • Security clearance premium

Eversource Energy

Electric utility serving state, power plants, transmission

180+ electricians
$30-42/hour
Location: Statewide • Power generation • Transmission • Distribution

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Naval submarine maintenance, federal facility

150+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: Portsmouth • Submarine electrical • Security clearance required

Healthcare Systems

Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Catholic Medical Center, Elliot Hospital

140+ electricians
$26-38/hour
Location: Manchester, Nashua, Lebanon • Medical electrical • Critical care systems

Manufacturing Companies

Raytheon, Textron Systems, Albany International, Timken

120+ electricians
$28-40/hour
Location: Statewide • Aerospace • Defense • Industrial manufacturing

Industries Hiring Electricians in New Hampshire

Defense & Aerospace

BAE Systems: $32-45/hour
• Defense electronics systems
• Military equipment electrical
• Security clearance premium

Electric Utilities

Eversource: $30-42/hour
• Power plant electrical systems
• Transmission line maintenance
• Smart grid technology

Healthcare Systems

Hospitals: $26-38/hour
• Medical equipment electrical
• Emergency power systems
• Critical care infrastructure

Tourism & Hospitality

Resorts/Hotels: $28-38/hour
• Ski resort electrical systems
• Hotel facility electrical
• Seasonal tourism facilities

New Hampshire Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + New Hampshire electrical code
• Fees: $180 total ($130 app + $50 exam)
• License valid for 3 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Master exam + business knowledge
• Can supervise and contract
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

Defense Electronics: Security clearance required
Naval Systems: Submarine electrical
Medical Electrical: Hospital systems
Utility Electrical: Power generation
Authority: NH Electricians' Board • (603) 271-3294

Career Progression

Apprentice$18-26/hr
Journeyman$25-38/hr
Defense/Clearance$32-45/hr
Master/Supervisor$38-55/hr

Best Times to Apply

Year-round: Defense & healthcare
Spring: Construction season starts
Fall: Ski resort preparation
Summer: Tourism facility maintenance
Pro tip: Security clearance for defense work opens doors to high-paying federal contracts nationwide

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Portsmouth

$32-45/hr
Home: $550k • Rent: $1,800

Nashua

$30-42/hr
Home: $480k • Rent: $1,600

Manchester

$28-40/hr
Home: $420k • Rent: $1,400
New Hampshire offers no state income tax - Strong wages in defense/aerospace sectors, though housing costs are high due to proximity to Boston metro area.

Ready for New Hampshire Electrical Work?

New Hampshire offers excellent electrical opportunities across defense, aerospace, healthcare, and tourism with no state income tax and proximity to major metropolitan areas. From BAE Systems defense contracts to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the Granite State provides stable, high-paying careers for electricians seeking security clearance and specialized experience.

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