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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Syracuse
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $172K | $82.82/hr |
| 12 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $171K | $82.1/hr |
| 13 | Sales Managers | Management | $170K | $81.77/hr |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $170K | $81.72/hr |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $170K | $81.61/hr |
| 16 | Financial Managers | Management | $169K | $81.38/hr |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | Management | $155K | $74.69/hr |
| 18 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $154K | $73.94/hr |
| 19 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $150K | $71.88/hr |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | Management | $149K | $71.55/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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