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Top Paying Jobs in Ithaca, NY (2026)

Ithaca, NY has 170 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Computer and Information Systems Managers ($168,690), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($160,100), Industrial Production Managers ($154,310). The cost of living index is 103.32 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,753/month.

$130K

Avg. median salary

103.32

Cost of living index

$1,753

Median 2BR rent

N/A

Population

Highest paying careers in Ithaca

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
1	Computer and Information Systems Managers	Management	$169K	$81.1/hr
2	Architectural and Engineering Managers	Management	$160K	$76.97/hr
3	Industrial Production Managers	Management	$154K	$74.19/hr
4	Marketing Managers	Management	$151K	$72.57/hr
5	Sales Managers	Management	$150K	$72.3/hr
6	Financial Managers	Management	$143K	$68.89/hr
7	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$138K	$/hr
8	Human Resources Managers	Management	$137K	$65.83/hr
9	Pharmacists	Healthcare	$136K	$65.44/hr
10	Fundraising Managers	Management	$135K	$64.86/hr
11	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	Management	$134K	$64.54/hr
12	Nurse Practitioners	Healthcare	$131K	$62.9/hr
13	Veterinarians	Healthcare	$131K	$62.8/hr
14	Physician Assistants	Healthcare	$130K	$62.62/hr
15	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$127K	$/hr
16	Public Relations Managers	Management	$121K	$58.4/hr
17	Personal Financial Advisors	Business & Finance	$121K	$58.03/hr
18	Medical and Health Services Managers	Management	$115K	$55.36/hr
19	Electrical Engineers	Engineering	$114K	$54.85/hr
20	Industrial Engineers	Engineering	$112K	$53.77/hr
21	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	Management	$111K	$/hr
22	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	Engineering	$111K	$53.34/hr
23	Facilities Managers	Management	$111K	$53.27/hr
24	Administrative Services Managers	Management	$108K	$52.12/hr
25	Managers, All Other	Management	$108K	$51.72/hr

Affordability snapshot: Ithaca

Cost of living vs. national average+3.3% more expensive

Studio apartment (FMR)$/mo

1-bedroom apartment (FMR)$/mo

2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,753/mo

3-bedroom apartment (FMR)$/mo

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