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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $152K | $72.97/hr |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $147K | $70.44/hr |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $139K | $66.79/hr |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $137K | $65.86/hr |
| 15 | Lawyers | Legal | $136K | $65.2/hr |
| 16 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $132K | $63.69/hr |
| 17 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $132K | $63.4/hr |
| 18 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $131K | $62.95/hr |
| 19 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $128K | $61.73/hr |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $128K | $61.56/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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