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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $137K | N/A |
| 12 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $136K | $65.27/hr |
| 13 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $133K | $64/hr |
| 14 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $129K | $62.01/hr |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | Management | $127K | $61.25/hr |
| 16 | Software Developers | Technology | $124K | $59.76/hr |
| 17 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $122K | $58.46/hr |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | Management | $118K | $56.69/hr |
| 19 | Lawyers | Legal | $115K | $55.42/hr |
| 20 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $111K | $53.18/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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