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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.77/hr |
| 42 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.75/hr |
| 43 | School Psychologists | Science | $94K | $45.41/hr |
| 44 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $94K | $45.37/hr |
| 45 | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | Education | $94K | N/A |
| 46 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $93K | $44.81/hr |
| 47 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $91K | $43.97/hr |
| 48 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $91K | $43.74/hr |
| 49 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $90K | $43.34/hr |
| 50 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $90K | $43.31/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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