New Hampshire workers face major challenges despite indicators of an improving job market

By: Ben Reynolds

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 743

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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In 2026, the Granite State labor market began to show signs of recovery from its 2025 slowdown. Preliminary data indicates that nonfarm employment in New Hampshire rose by 1.1% from January through July 2026, but fell short of a full recovery from job losses during 2025.

Looking back and comparing 2024 to 2025 by employment sector, health care and social assistance led job growth in the state in 2025, adding 2,407 jobs even …

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