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 $1,493/month.
$131K
Avg. median salary
95.74
Cost of living index
$1,493
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Syracuse
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.2/hr |
| 72 | Actuaries | Technology | $101K | $48.77/hr |
| 73 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.29/hr |
| 74 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $100K | $48.04/hr |
| 75 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $100K | $47.9/hr |
| 76 | History Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $99K | N/A |
| 77 | Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $98K | N/A |
| 78 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $98K | $47.3/hr |
| 79 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $98K | $47.1/hr |
| 80 | Emergency Management Directors | Management | $98K | $47.09/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Syracuse
Cost of living vs. national average-4.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,493/mo
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