Top Paying Jobs in Ithaca, NY
Ithaca, NY has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,130 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($370,320), Psychiatrists ($280,210), Family Medicine Physicians ($268,170). The cost of living index is 103.32 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,753/month.
$108K
Avg. median salary
103.32
Cost of living index
$1,753
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Ithaca
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $370K | $178.04/hr |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $280K | $134.72/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $268K | $128.93/hr |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $168K | $80.97/hr |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | Management | $167K | $80.52/hr |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $167K | $80.06/hr |
| 7 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $164K | $79.05/hr |
| 8 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $160K | N/A |
| 9 | Sales Managers | Management | $156K | $75.07/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $152K | $73.27/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+3.3% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,753/mo
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