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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $128K | $61.35/hr |
| 22 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $128K | $61.35/hr |
| 23 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $126K | $60.49/hr |
| 24 | Software Developers | Technology | $123K | $59.01/hr |
| 25 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $122K | N/A |
| 26 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $118K | $56.67/hr |
| 27 | Managers, All Other | Management | $115K | $55.43/hr |
| 28 | Facilities Managers | Management | $115K | $55.41/hr |
| 29 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.36/hr |
| 30 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $106K | $51.13/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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