Top Paying Jobs in Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, NY has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 38,760 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($460,900), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($320,350), Physicians, All Other ($286,920). The cost of living index is 95.74 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,392/month.
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Avg. median salary
95.74
Cost of living index
$1,392
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Highest paying careers in Syracuse
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | Healthcare | $461K | $221.59/hr |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $320K | $154.01/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $287K | $137.94/hr |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $269K | $129.46/hr |
| 5 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $239K | $114.91/hr |
| 6 | Chief Executives | Management | $217K | $104.14/hr |
| 7 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $192K | $92.23/hr |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $192K | $92.07/hr |
| 9 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $183K | $87.9/hr |
| 10 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $182K | $87.49/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Syracuse
Cost of living vs. national average-4.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,392/mo
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