Shipyard payroll shows strength over the years

An analysis of economic impact reports of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard by the Seacoast Shipyard Association from calendar year 2020 to 2025 shows that payroll value increased by 15.3% — from $671.4 million to $774 million.

By: Paul Briand

Outlets: NH Business Review

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 827

Last Updated: 3 days, 21 hours ago

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While other economic indicators have had their ups and downs over the years, the one steady increase has been the payroll of the civilians working there.

An analysis of economic impact reports produced by the Seacoast Shipyard Association from calendar year 2020 to 2025 shows that payroll value increased by 15.3% — from $671.4 million to $774 million. The money paid to these civilian workers — as machinists, welders, shipfitters, painters, fabricators and more …

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