New Hampshire Job Growth Rebounds in 2026, But Real Wages Fall Behind Inflation
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 2, 2026
New Hampshire's unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% by July 2026 and employment rebounded after a 2025 decline, according to the NH Fiscal Policy Institute. Despite job growth, average private-sector wages grew slower than inflation, eroding purchasing power by an estimated 1.6% compared to 2025. The report also flags a shrinking cohort of 20–34-year-old labor force participants and warns that AI-driven reductions in entry-level hiring could further constrain the talent pipeline that staffing firms and employers rely on for junior placements.
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