Comprehensive salary overview for New York based on 9,416,140 workers across 775 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in New York based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $237,710 | $255,300 | 13,280 |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | $228,580 | $233,300 | 3,850 |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $219,320 | $343,030 | 7,830 |
| 4 | Radiologists | $216,420 | $313,140 | 1,950 |
| 5 | Anesthesiologists | $215,740 | $262,530 | 1,850 |
| 6 | Financial Manager | $215,740 | $244,250 | 67,510 |
| 7 | Physicians, Pathologists | $215,740 | $224,790 | 940 |
| 8 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $215,630 | $289,900 | 1,450 |
| 9 | Neurologists | $214,820 | $240,210 | 1,130 |
| 10 | Family Medicine Physicians | $214,790 | $213,480 | 3,190 |
| 11 | Sales Manager | $214,350 | $251,500 | 35,160 |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $209,980 | $222,160 | 40,780 |
| 13 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $204,160 | $232,450 | 3,570 |
| 14 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $197,390 | $201,790 | 1,320 |
| 15 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $189,890 | $175,220 | 2,460 |
| 16 | Lawyer | $177,210 | $208,080 | 91,440 |
| 17 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $176,390 | $191,790 | 1,760 |
| 18 | Physicists | $174,160 | $174,180 | 1,190 |
| 19 | Public Relations Managers | $173,780 | $214,930 | 7,330 |
| 20 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $173,530 | $185,520 | 7,330 |
| 21 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $173,340 | $205,460 | 11,110 |
| 22 | Marketing Manager | $172,590 | $195,720 | 49,480 |
| 23 | Commercial Pilots | $172,500 | $205,840 | 1,070 |
| 24 | Human Resources Manager | $171,440 | $192,040 | 16,720 |
| 25 | Financial Advisor | $167,970 | $225,930 | 28,820 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in New York by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $31,650 | N/A |
| Barbers | $32,050 | N/A |
| Shampooers | $32,050 | 710 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $33,350 | 1,010 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $33,390 | 19,770 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $33,880 | 13,270 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $33,960 | 20,300 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $34,160 | 21,210 |
| Gambling Dealers | $34,660 | 1,880 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $34,690 | 1,560 |
The most common jobs in New York by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 623,000 | $37,980 |
| Retail Salespersons | 233,740 | $37,020 |
| General and Operations Managers | 210,890 | $129,990 |
| Registered Nurse | 204,120 | $105,600 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 186,370 | $39,920 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 183,810 | $35,270 |
| Cashiers | 163,700 | $35,030 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 145,100 | $47,840 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 142,870 | $38,630 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 140,890 | $46,460 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.