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.
$95K
Avg. median salary
100.71
Cost of living index
$1,818
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Kingston
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $69K | $33.04/hr |
| 92 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $68K | $32.57/hr |
| 93 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $68K | $32.56/hr |
| 94 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Community & Social | $68K | $32.54/hr |
| 95 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $67K | $32.33/hr |
| 96 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $67K | $32.32/hr |
| 97 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $67K | $32.12/hr |
| 98 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.95/hr |
| 99 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | Building & Maintenance | $66K | $31.81/hr |
| 100 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.67/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Kingston
Cost of living vs. national average+0.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,818/mo
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