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Top Paying Jobs in New York

New York has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 1,286,000 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($492,040), Anesthesiologists ($445,660), Radiologists ($441,580). The cost of living index is 98.21 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,917/month.

State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.

$187K
Avg. median salary
98.21
Cost of living index
$1,917
Median 2BR rent
19,455,965
Population

Highest paying careers in New York

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
11Physicians, PathologistsHealthcare$322K$154.59/hr
12Nurse AnesthetistsHealthcare$321K$154.34/hr
13Emergency Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$302K$145.04/hr
14PsychiatristsHealthcare$266K$127.83/hr
15Chief ExecutivesManagement$258K$124.03/hr
16Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight EngineersTransportation$255KN/A
17Physicians, All OtherHealthcare$243K$116.59/hr
18Financial ManagersManagement$220K$105.71/hr
19Sales ManagersManagement$218K$104.63/hr
20Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesLegal$216K$104.03/hr

Affordability snapshot: New York

These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.

Cost of living vs. national average-1.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,917/mo

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