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Wages by occupation in New York
In New York, the median annual wage across all occupations was $58,560 in May 2024, with 9,541,880 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In New York, the median annual wage across all occupations was $58,560 in May 2024, with 9,541,880 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $237,710 for Physicians, All Other, the lowest $31,650 for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other. The largest occupation by headcount is Home Health and Personal Care Aides with 623,000 jobs at a median of $37,980. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other 29-1229 | 13,280 | $237,710 | $78,870 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Psychiatrists 29-1223 | 3,850 | $228,580 | $83,200 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 7,830 | $219,320 | $126,380 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Radiologists 29-1224 | 1,950 | $216,420 | $76,260 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physicians, Pathologists 29-1222 | 940 | $215,740 | $74,690 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Anesthesiologists 29-1211 | 1,850 | $215,740 | $73,440 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 67,510 | $215,740 | $115,910 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric 29-1242 | 1,450 | $215,630 | $73,240 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Neurologists 29-1217 | 1,130 | $214,820 | $78,700 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 3,190 | $214,790 | $84,030 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 35,160 | $214,350 | $109,440 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 40,780 | $209,980 | $129,400 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers 11-2011 | 3,570 | $204,160 | $114,270 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1221 | 1,320 | $197,390 | $97,720 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 23-1023 | 2,460 | $189,890 | $86,420 | $221,760 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 91,440 | $177,210 | $82,420 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers 11-3111 | 1,760 | $176,390 | $109,990 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physicists 19-2012 | 1,190 | $174,160 | $77,510 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Public Relations Managers 11-2032 | 7,330 | $173,780 | $107,730 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 7,330 | $173,530 | $126,170 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians 29-1216 | 11,110 | $173,340 | $75,600 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 49,480 | $172,590 | $94,780 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Commercial Pilots 53-2012 | 1,070 | $172,500 | $72,710 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 16,720 | $171,440 | $101,360 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Personal Financial Advisors 13-2052 | 28,820 | $167,970 | $70,210 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 41-3031 | 60,430 | $167,040 | $63,930 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Fundraising Managers 11-2033 | 4,280 | $166,420 | $101,330 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Surgeons, All Other 29-1249 | 4,100 | $166,240 | $79,590 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Training and Development Managers 11-3131 | 3,380 | $165,050 | $96,990 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 5,980 | $164,950 | $97,880 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
Metropolitan areas in New York
Each has its own wage record.
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