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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $81K | $38.88/hr |
| 62 | Lodging Managers | Management | $81K | $38.75/hr |
| 63 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.73/hr |
| 64 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $80K | $38.39/hr |
| 65 | Food Service Managers | Management | $79K | $38.21/hr |
| 66 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $79K | $38.17/hr |
| 67 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $78K | $37.37/hr |
| 68 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $78K | $37.36/hr |
| 69 | Massage Therapists | Healthcare Support | $77K | $37.09/hr |
| 70 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.03/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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