Top Paying Jobs in Kingston, NY
Kingston, NY has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,850 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($199,860), Dentists, General ($162,780), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($160,490). The cost of living index is 100.71 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,818/month.
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Avg. median salary
100.71
Cost of living index
$1,818
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Kingston
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $200K | $96.09/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $163K | $78.26/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $160K | $77.16/hr |
| 4 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $159K | $76.43/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $154K | $74.17/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $151K | $72.78/hr |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $150K | $72.34/hr |
| 8 | Financial Managers | Management | $146K | $70.23/hr |
| 9 | Sales Managers | Management | $143K | $68.87/hr |
| 10 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $142K | $68.44/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+0.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,818/mo
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