New York salaries by occupation
The median worker in New York earned $58,560 a year in 2024, about $28.16 an hour, 18.3% above the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 698 occupations.
Median pay $58,560 $28.16 per hour
Vs national median +18.3% U.S. $49,500
Workers 9,541,880 wage and salary
Occupations reported 698 with at least 100 employed
What New York is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word Processors and Typists | 5.77× | 12,870 | $47,320 |
| Fashion Designers | 5.1× | 6,600 | $96,420 |
| School Bus Monitors | 4.04× | 18,040 | $37,010 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | 3.85× | 1,230 | $54,380 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers | 3.7× | 1,880 | $92,280 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 3.69× | 4,890 | $55,340 |
| Bailiffs | 3.47× | 3,630 | $80,930 |
| Producers and Directors | 3.31× | 29,720 | $104,010 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 3.28× | 4,750 | $50,890 |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators | 3.27× | 3,330 | $84,840 |
Metro areas in New York
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 13 New York metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $60,460 | $29.07 | 9,363,020 | #11 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $56,460 | $27.14 | 442,970 | #29 |
| Ithaca | $56,350 | $27.09 | 48,030 | #30 |
| Syracuse | $50,800 | $24.42 | 295,110 | #62 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $50,190 | $24.13 | 531,990 | #72 |
| Rochester | $50,050 | $24.06 | 490,900 | #75 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $49,730 | $23.91 | 264,070 | #87 |
| Kingston | $49,050 | $23.58 | 58,400 | #101 |
| Binghamton | $48,380 | $23.26 | 96,360 | #122 |
| Glens Falls | $48,360 | $23.25 | 50,290 | #123 |
| Utica-Rome | $48,080 | $23.11 | 117,260 | #135 |
| Elmira | $47,220 | $22.70 | 33,720 | #178 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $46,630 | $22.42 | 39,050 | #199 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $237,710 | $114.28 | 13,280 | #2 of 18 |
| Psychiatrists | $228,580 | $109.90 | 3,850 | #3 of 10 |
| Chief Executives | $219,320 | $105.44 | 7,830 | #4 of 33 |
| Financial Managers | $215,740 | $103.72 | 67,510 | #1 of 51 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $214,790 | $103.26 | 3,190 | #20 of 23 |
| Sales Managers | $214,350 | $103.05 | 35,160 | #1 of 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $209,980 | $100.95 | 40,780 | #2 of 49 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $204,160 | $98.15 | 3,570 | #1 of 24 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $197,390 | $94.90 | 1,320 | #2 of 28 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $189,890 | $91.29 | 2,460 | #8 of 31 |
| Lawyers | $177,210 | $85.20 | 91,440 | #4 of 49 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $176,390 | $84.81 | 1,760 | #4 of 33 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 623,000 | $37,980 | $18.26 |
| Retail Salespersons | 233,740 | $37,020 | $17.80 |
| General and Operations Managers | 210,890 | $129,990 | $62.50 |
| Registered Nurses | 204,120 | $105,600 | $50.77 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 186,370 | $39,920 | $19.19 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 183,810 | $35,270 | $16.96 |
| Cashiers | 163,700 | $35,030 | $16.84 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 145,100 | $47,840 | $23.00 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 142,870 | $38,630 | $18.57 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 140,890 | $46,460 | $22.34 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in New York
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 87
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers $128,680
- Power Plant Operators $121,760
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $91,790
- Gas Plant Operators $91,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,210
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $74,600
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $73,080
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $72,410
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $72,160
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $68,140
- Tool and Die Makers $67,790
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $65,840
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $64,350
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $63,140
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $62,590
- Chemical Plant and System Operators $61,050
- Machinists $60,220
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $57,550
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $57,280
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,230
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $55,240
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $55,000
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $54,140
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $53,650
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,330
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $53,140
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,470
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $52,380
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $52,150
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,880
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,860
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers $51,770
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $50,890
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,610
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $50,470
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $50,460
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $50,430
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians $49,690
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,650
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,600
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,480
- Upholsterers $49,020
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,790
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $48,480
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,050
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $48,010
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $47,990
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,970
- Medical Appliance Technicians $47,310
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,150
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,930
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,890
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,850
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $46,690
- Printing Press Operators $46,600
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,490
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $46,360
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,960
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,910
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $45,760
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,130
- Furniture Finishers $44,760
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $44,490
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,110
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,930
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $43,740
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $43,260
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $42,370
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,140
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $41,740
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,600
- Helpers--Production Workers $41,490
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $41,050
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $40,880
- Production Workers, All Other $40,700
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $40,450
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,910
- Bakers $39,890
- Etchers and Engravers $38,750
- Sewing Machine Operators $37,810
- Food Batchmakers $37,280
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $37,030
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,870
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,980
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers $35,210
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $34,690
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,880
Education and library 60
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $134,480
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool $129,860
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $128,450
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary $128,430
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $127,370
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $122,870
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $121,600
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $110,000
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $108,700
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $105,360
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $103,030
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $102,860
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $101,610
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $101,480
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $101,180
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $101,100
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $100,110
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $99,460
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $99,330
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,630
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,370
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,330
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $98,220
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $97,960
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $97,140
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $96,940
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $96,600
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $95,400
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $94,280
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $93,640
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $92,760
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $91,830
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $91,280
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $84,420
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $83,270
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $82,770
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,620
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $82,480
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $80,960
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $80,750
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,800
- Curators $78,760
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $78,040
- Instructional Coordinators $77,330
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $77,080
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $76,980
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $76,440
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $75,110
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $75,080
- Archivists $74,880
- Museum Technicians and Conservators $64,680
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $63,130
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $59,640
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $54,350
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $47,400
- Library Technicians $46,700
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,580
- Tutors $43,270
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,500
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,600
Healthcare practitioners 52
- Physicians, All Other $237,710
- Psychiatrists $228,580
- Family Medicine Physicians $214,790
- General Internal Medicine Physicians $173,340
- Dentists, General $164,060
- Optometrists $163,040
- Medical Dosimetrists $160,850
- Pediatricians, General $155,570
- Physician Assistants $152,650
- Nurse Practitioners $145,390
- Nurse Midwives $137,860
- Pharmacists $136,350
- Veterinarians $131,330
- Radiation Therapists $122,500
- Podiatrists $117,220
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $109,020
- Speech-Language Pathologists $108,870
- Registered Nurses $105,600
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $104,740
- Respiratory Therapists $103,820
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $101,930
- Genetic Counselors $100,110
- Physical Therapists $99,430
- Audiologists $98,750
- Dental Hygienists $95,560
- Occupational Therapists $95,370
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $91,520
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $86,050
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $84,660
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $84,050
- Chiropractors $82,640
- Hearing Aid Specialists $80,710
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $79,310
- Orthotists and Prosthetists $79,180
- Surgical Technologists $75,250
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $74,900
- Exercise Physiologists $73,250
- Therapists, All Other $67,870
- Paramedics $66,420
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,030
- Athletic Trainers $63,850
- Recreational Therapists $63,520
- Opticians, Dispensing $60,100
- Medical Records Specialists $59,750
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $58,830
- Surgical Assistants $58,680
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $57,690
- Psychiatric Technicians $57,630
- Dietetic Technicians $48,230
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $46,910
- Emergency Medical Technicians $46,000
- Pharmacy Technicians $40,840
Office and administrative support 49
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $80,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $77,230
- Brokerage Clerks $75,990
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $74,400
- Meter Readers, Utilities $69,050
- Statistical Assistants $64,190
- Postal Service Clerks $61,630
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $60,600
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $59,800
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $59,440
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $57,620
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,490
- Cargo and Freight Agents $57,230
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $56,300
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $55,880
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers $54,380
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $54,230
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $53,250
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $52,090
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $51,990
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $51,940
- Procurement Clerks $51,910
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $51,810
- Billing and Posting Clerks $51,620
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $50,210
- Financial Clerks, All Other $49,840
- New Accounts Clerks $49,260
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,200
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,090
- Customer Service Representatives $47,840
- Bill and Account Collectors $47,710
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $47,600
- Word Processors and Typists $47,320
- Order Clerks $47,010
- Gambling Cage Workers $46,530
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $45,850
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $45,030
- Office Clerks, General $44,620
- Tellers $44,040
- File Clerks $43,060
- Data Entry Keyers $42,990
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,570
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $41,530
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $41,460
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $40,880
- Couriers and Messengers $39,780
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $38,870
- Library Assistants, Clerical $36,180
Installation, maintenance and repair 45
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $117,500
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $105,900
- Riggers $103,230
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $103,010
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $101,230
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $100,440
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $93,200
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers $92,280
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $91,530
- Rail Car Repairers $85,160
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,000
- Avionics Technicians $82,340
- Millwrights $78,760
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $77,070
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians $76,970
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,010
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $66,840
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $66,670
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $66,280
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $66,090
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $64,510
- Medical Equipment Repairers $63,720
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $63,500
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $62,450
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $62,450
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $60,220
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $59,560
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $59,440
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,760
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $58,760
- Mechanical Door Repairers $58,490
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $58,340
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,180
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $55,650
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $53,550
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $53,050
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,650
- Bicycle Repairers $50,910
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,340
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $49,930
- Motorcycle Mechanics $48,280
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $47,770
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $47,310
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $46,680
- Tire Repairers and Changers $40,870
Construction and extraction 42
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $124,530
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $95,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $95,330
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $84,840
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $81,630
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,260
- Construction and Building Inspectors $78,570
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,460
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $77,600
- Electricians $77,460
- Pipelayers $76,490
- Boilermakers $75,060
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $74,150
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons $73,940
- Sheet Metal Workers $73,470
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $66,510
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $63,860
- Carpenters $63,660
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $63,500
- Roofers $63,350
- Tile and Stone Setters $63,210
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $63,020
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $62,610
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $61,370
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $60,960
- Glaziers $60,000
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $59,960
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $57,710
- Construction Laborers $57,680
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $56,960
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $56,460
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $56,020
- Stonemasons $55,050
- Helpers--Extraction Workers $53,360
- Highway Maintenance Workers $52,010
- Carpet Installers $50,910
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $50,910
- Helpers--Electricians $49,410
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $49,410
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators $49,370
- Fence Erectors $46,800
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $43,540
Life, physical and social science 39
- Physicists $174,160
- Economists $142,300
- Materials Scientists $125,490
- Nuclear Technicians $121,460
- Physical Scientists, All Other $114,430
- Psychologists, All Other $113,730
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,570
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,910
- School Psychologists $99,310
- Food Scientists and Technologists $95,710
- Biochemists and Biophysicists $95,410
- Urban and Regional Planners $94,740
- Biological Scientists, All Other $93,070
- Epidemiologists $89,700
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,580
- Microbiologists $85,850
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $84,950
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $84,910
- Hydrologists $84,320
- Chemists $83,690
- Survey Researchers $82,550
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,240
- Forensic Science Technicians $78,170
- Foresters $76,730
- Life Scientists, All Other $75,900
- Soil and Plant Scientists $70,120
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists $69,870
- Conservation Scientists $65,550
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,500
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $62,290
- Social Science Research Assistants $60,110
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $59,380
- Biological Technicians $58,750
- Chemical Technicians $57,720
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $56,340
- Anthropologists and Archeologists $52,810
- Food Science Technicians $52,530
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $51,610
- Agricultural Technicians $46,890
Management 38
- Chief Executives $219,320
- Financial Managers $215,740
- Sales Managers $214,350
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $209,980
- Advertising and Promotions Managers $204,160
- Compensation and Benefits Managers $176,390
- Public Relations Managers $173,780
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $173,530
- Marketing Managers $172,590
- Human Resources Managers $171,440
- Fundraising Managers $166,420
- Training and Development Managers $165,050
- Purchasing Managers $164,950
- Managers, All Other $161,360
- Medical and Health Services Managers $149,820
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $137,870
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $136,170
- Construction Managers $135,530
- Administrative Services Managers $132,490
- Natural Sciences Managers $131,180
- General and Operations Managers $129,990
- Industrial Production Managers $128,650
- Facilities Managers $128,050
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $121,310
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $97,500
- Legislators $97,050
- Gambling Managers $94,150
- Education Administrators, All Other $93,550
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $93,230
- Social and Community Service Managers $93,140
- Emergency Management Directors $90,130
- Food Service Managers $80,170
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $79,660
- Funeral Home Managers $78,150
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $78,130
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $77,320
- Lodging Managers $76,740
- Personal Service Managers, All Other $62,070
Transport and material moving 37
- Commercial Pilots $172,500
- Air Traffic Controllers $142,190
- Ship Engineers $131,650
- Flight Attendants $128,050
- Crane and Tower Operators $110,000
- Locomotive Engineers $107,290
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $103,510
- Transportation Inspectors $91,150
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $82,420
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $78,050
- Traffic Technicians $69,930
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,570
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $64,550
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,770
- Sailors and Marine Oilers $61,010
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,520
- Bus Drivers, School $56,510
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $54,280
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $50,490
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,610
- Light Truck Drivers $46,040
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,660
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $43,040
- Transportation Workers, All Other $42,620
- Aircraft Service Attendants $41,820
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $41,580
- Airfield Operations Specialists $40,980
- Driver/Sales Workers $40,970
- Taxi Drivers $40,630
- Passenger Attendants $40,470
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $39,270
- Stockers and Order Fillers $38,630
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $38,340
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $37,830
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,150
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $35,590
- Parking Attendants $35,260
Arts, design, entertainment and media 35
- Art Directors $136,610
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $109,220
- Producers and Directors $104,010
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $103,810
- Film and Video Editors $102,450
- Special Effects Artists and Animators $102,170
- Editors $98,620
- Fashion Designers $96,420
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $89,960
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $89,040
- Sound Engineering Technicians $87,180
- Athletes and Sports Competitors $86,890
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $85,240
- Interpreters and Translators $84,650
- Lighting Technicians $83,200
- Technical Writers $82,980
- Broadcast Technicians $80,980
- Music Directors and Composers $80,230
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $78,690
- Public Relations Specialists $78,510
- Designers, All Other $78,130
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other $77,300
- Graphic Designers $74,530
- Interior Designers $73,630
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $71,570
- Audio and Video Technicians $63,640
- Photographers $57,700
- Coaches and Scouts $50,220
- Craft Artists $48,580
- Floral Designers $44,070
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,610
- Actors not reported
- Dancers not reported
- Musicians and Singers not reported
- Disc Jockeys, Except Radio not reported
Business and financial 31
- Personal Financial Advisors $167,970
- Financial Risk Specialists $138,330
- Credit Analysts $132,690
- Financial Examiners $127,190
- Financial and Investment Analysts $126,580
- Financial Specialists, All Other $122,510
- Project Management Specialists $110,490
- Management Analysts $106,930
- Accountants and Auditors $101,780
- Loan Officers $98,940
- Labor Relations Specialists $98,200
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $91,840
- Compliance Officers $86,880
- Budget Analysts $86,310
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,310
- Insurance Underwriters $83,970
- Logisticians $83,070
- Cost Estimators $82,940
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $82,140
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $81,960
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $81,470
- Human Resources Specialists $81,140
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $79,050
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $79,040
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $77,690
- Fundraisers $77,480
- Training and Development Specialists $73,550
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $73,230
- Tax Preparers $73,230
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $71,030
- Credit Counselors $62,090
Architecture and engineering 31
- Nuclear Engineers $159,290
- Computer Hardware Engineers $141,780
- Chemical Engineers $132,480
- Aerospace Engineers $125,270
- Materials Engineers $121,980
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $119,030
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $117,180
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $115,200
- Engineers, All Other $113,380
- Electrical Engineers $112,550
- Mechanical Engineers $105,130
- Civil Engineers $102,440
- Industrial Engineers $101,770
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,580
- Environmental Engineers $97,870
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $93,030
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $88,090
- Surveyors $79,050
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,550
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,680
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $74,760
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $74,270
- Mechanical Drafters $69,440
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,830
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $64,080
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,790
- Drafters, All Other $63,040
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $62,650
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,010
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $59,740
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $57,900
Personal care and service 25
- Costume Attendants $77,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $72,330
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $62,590
- Concierges $58,460
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $56,320
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $53,120
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $48,880
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,780
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $46,160
- Skincare Specialists $45,770
- Animal Trainers $45,470
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $45,200
- Residential Advisors $44,420
- Funeral Attendants $37,900
- Tour and Travel Guides $37,510
- Recreation Workers $37,270
- Childcare Workers $36,630
- Animal Caretakers $36,500
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $36,250
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,540
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $34,690
- Gambling Dealers $34,660
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,960
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,390
- Shampooers $32,050
Protective service 22
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $131,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $122,720
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $103,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $97,390
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $93,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $92,160
- Firefighters $88,380
- Bailiffs $80,930
- Fish and Game Wardens $75,820
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $75,330
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators $75,080
- Transportation Security Screeners $70,430
- Private Detectives and Investigators $59,840
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $59,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $59,130
- Animal Control Workers $49,210
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $48,720
- Parking Enforcement Workers $48,050
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $44,180
- Security Guards $42,680
- School Bus Monitors $37,010
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,890
Computing and mathematics 19
- Computer and Information Research Scientists $197,390
- Software Developers $161,260
- Statisticians $150,240
- Computer Network Architects $136,230
- Actuaries $133,730
- Information Security Analysts $131,100
- Database Architects $128,270
- Data Scientists $125,400
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $121,700
- Operations Research Analysts $109,440
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $108,800
- Database Administrators $106,940
- Computer Systems Analysts $105,610
- Computer Occupations, All Other $105,210
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $104,050
- Computer Programmers $100,410
- Computer Network Support Specialists $78,410
- Web Developers $67,400
- Computer User Support Specialists $63,910
Sales 18
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $167,040
- Sales Engineers $137,700
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $132,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $118,350
- Real Estate Sales Agents $97,440
- Advertising Sales Agents $94,990
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $85,350
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $76,560
- Insurance Sales Agents $75,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $57,410
- Travel Agents $50,200
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $49,310
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $46,800
- Parts Salespersons $45,540
- Counter and Rental Clerks $44,630
- Retail Salespersons $37,020
- Telemarketers $36,510
- Cashiers $35,030
Healthcare support 17
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $64,660
- Physical Therapist Assistants $64,660
- Massage Therapists $58,730
- Psychiatric Aides $53,270
- Medical Equipment Preparers $51,880
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $51,670
- Phlebotomists $49,080
- Nursing Assistants $47,390
- Dental Assistants $47,020
- Medical Assistants $46,040
- Orderlies $45,600
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,150
- Medical Transcriptionists $42,700
- Occupational Therapy Aides $42,120
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,980
- Pharmacy Aides $37,150
- Physical Therapist Aides $34,970
Community and social service 15
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $80,230
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $80,060
- Social Workers, All Other $75,020
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,900
- Counselors, All Other $68,570
- Healthcare Social Workers $67,250
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,430
- Marriage and Family Therapists $65,020
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,070
- Health Education Specialists $60,320
- Clergy $58,980
- Community Health Workers $56,950
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education $55,340
- Rehabilitation Counselors $48,710
- Social and Human Service Assistants $46,210
Food preparation and serving 15
- Chefs and Head Cooks $64,300
- Bartenders $60,750
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,680
- Waiters and Waitresses $46,460
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $45,160
- Cooks, All Other $42,210
- Cooks, Restaurant $39,890
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $38,010
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $37,070
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $36,780
- Food Preparation Workers $36,030
- Dishwashers $35,410
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,270
- Cooks, Fast Food $34,160
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $33,350
Building and grounds maintenance 8
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $65,380
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $62,180
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $57,210
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $49,390
- Pest Control Workers $48,470
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $44,690
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,890
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $39,920
Legal 7
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $189,890
- Lawyers $177,210
- Judicial Law Clerks $127,780
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $122,570
- Legal Support Workers, All Other $72,950
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants $66,390
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $65,520
Farming, fishing and forestry 6
- Agricultural Inspectors $71,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $68,160
- Agricultural Equipment Operators $51,100
- Logging Equipment Operators $42,760
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $40,750
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $39,370
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in New York?
The median across all occupations is $58,560 a year, or $28.16 an hour, covering 9,541,880 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in New York?
Physicians, All Other ($237,710), Psychiatrists ($228,580), Chief Executives ($219,320) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does New York employ the most people in?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides, with 623,000 employed at a median of $37,980. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. New York electricity averages 29.93¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.