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.
$131K
Avg. median salary
95.74
Cost of living index
$1,392
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Syracuse
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $94K | $45.35/hr |
| 92 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $94K | $45.29/hr |
| 93 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $94K | $45.28/hr |
| 94 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.02/hr |
| 95 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $93K | N/A |
| 96 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.27/hr |
| 97 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $92K | $44.25/hr |
| 98 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $91K | $43.93/hr |
| 99 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $91K | N/A |
| 100 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $88K | $42.31/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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