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.
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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
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $131K | N/A |
| 82 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $131K | $62.91/hr |
| 83 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $130K | $62.73/hr |
| 84 | Data Scientists | Technology | $130K | $62.72/hr |
| 85 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.66/hr |
| 86 | Nuclear Technicians | Science | $130K | $62.4/hr |
| 87 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $130K | $62.32/hr |
| 88 | Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $130K | $62.3/hr |
| 89 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $129K | $62.21/hr |
| 90 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $129K | $62.05/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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Metro areas in New York
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Albany-Schenectady-Troy
$1,702/mo rentRPP 99.6
Binghamton$1,103/mo rentRPP 92.9
Buffalo-Cheektowaga$1,361/mo rentRPP 95.8
Elmira$1,283/mo rentRPP 94.4
Glens Falls$1,348/mo rentRPP 94.9
Ithaca$1,753/mo rentRPP 103.3
Kingston$1,818/mo rentRPP 100.7
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh$1,979/mo rentRPP 109.4
New York-Newark-Jersey City$2,493/mo rentRPP 112.6
Rochester$1,573/mo rentRPP 97
Syracuse$1,392/mo rentRPP 95.7
Utica-Rome$1,172/mo rentRPP 92.7
Watertown-Fort Drum$1,405/mo rentRPP 87.7
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