What jobs pay in New York

$82,460avg. a year, all jobs
$39.65 an hour · 9,688,000 employed

Average and median pay for 447 jobs in New York, with pay by metro area. All figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025.

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Pay for 447 jobs in New York

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JobAvg. payJobs
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$41,130663,140
Retail Salespersons$42,580238,540
General and Operations Managers$167,820206,740
Registered Nurses$113,440205,810
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44,830195,250
Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,920168,620
Cashiers$37,540158,890
Stockers and Order Fillers$42,430146,140
Waiters and Waitresses$54,750142,940
Customer Service Representatives$52,740141,090
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$41,720137,820
Security Guards$46,450134,700
Office Clerks, General$48,010134,280
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,490122,490
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58,980119,650
Software Developers$163,820113,510
Accountants and Auditors$114,070109,830
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$93,400101,410
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,200100,950
Lawyers$220,18091,870
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$86,75088,890
Nursing Assistants$48,80087,990
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$59,93084,280
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$84,10083,110
Financial Managers$246,56080,810
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$105,33080,510
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$103,27080,500
Cooks, Restaurant$43,15071,530
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,22070,660
Management Analysts$129,70069,150
Project Management Specialists$126,26068,020
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50,59065,580
Receptionists and Information Clerks$44,84065,010
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65,78063,700
Food Preparation Workers$38,31062,380
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$90,91061,500
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49,54057,720
Light Truck Drivers$50,33056,490
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$185,40055,630
Human Resources Specialists$95,04054,610
Marketing Managers$202,48054,000
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$87,11053,470
Financial and Investment Analysts$146,62052,380
Construction Laborers$62,18052,090
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$61,87050,830
Computer and Information Systems Managers$223,59048,050
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45,62047,600
Childcare Workers$39,69044,020
Bartenders$61,67043,130
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$49,68041,740
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$42,48041,340
Social and Human Service Assistants$49,08040,970
Medical Assistants$48,75040,710
Carpenters$75,97040,630
Electricians$84,86040,130
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,17039,400
Computer User Support Specialists$75,29039,100
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95,96038,670
Sales Managers$239,74038,510
Bus Drivers, School$57,14038,320
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$47,76036,090
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$64,09035,160
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$76,89034,220
Medical and Health Services Managers$184,96033,200
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,60033,180
Billing and Posting Clerks$56,29032,770
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59,11032,020
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$87,15031,240
Self-Enrichment Teachers$70,27031,120
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49,75030,750
Dishwashers$37,74030,680
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$72,15030,170
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$98,91029,600
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$71,69029,280
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$93,03028,790
Public Relations Specialists$95,76028,250
Producers and Directors$134,81027,990
Correctional Officers and Jailers$77,24027,770
Training and Development Specialists$82,62027,460
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$95,71026,930
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,04026,770
Recreation Workers$41,79024,790
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74,76024,430
Pharmacy Technicians$46,80024,400
Computer Systems Analysts$117,96024,100
Data Scientists$137,69023,970
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$51,93023,870
Compliance Officers$96,12023,500
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,21023,380
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$83,79023,210
Nurse Practitioners$153,90022,890
Insurance Sales Agents$101,75022,420
Personal Financial Advisors$210,31021,550
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$169,32021,410
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$91,61021,130
Physical Therapists$102,74020,940
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,26020,830
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50,04020,740
Postal Service Mail Carriers$64,10020,580
Healthcare Social Workers$75,17020,440
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$45,66020,390
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$60,77020,140
Dental Assistants$49,82019,800
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54,66019,790
Pharmacists$140,26019,760
Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,28019,710
Social and Community Service Managers$102,50019,340
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$143,47019,210
Physician Assistants$155,15019,140
School Bus Monitors$37,46019,090
Driver/Sales Workers$45,25018,990
Instructional Coordinators$85,81018,730
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$40,10018,640
Managers, All Other$180,70018,470
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52,86018,420
Counter and Rental Clerks$50,99018,320
Cooks, Short Order$38,32018,300
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$113,90018,220
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,59018,150
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$46,56018,130
Human Resources Managers$197,39017,920
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,85017,670
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$42,56017,520
Civil Engineers$117,88017,500
Chefs and Head Cooks$74,84017,430
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49,99017,390
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$89,86017,330
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$127,45016,870
Editors$116,74016,800
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$74,56016,770
Physicians, All Other$256,50016,600
Web and Digital Interface Designers$129,99016,560
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$93,61016,460
Speech-Language Pathologists$107,70015,310
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$71,50015,300
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$95,91015,250
Bakers$42,01015,130
Tellers$45,05015,040
Administrative Services Managers$165,36015,010
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$128,81014,920
Emergency Medical Technicians$52,87014,840
Packers and Packagers, Hand$39,61014,830
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$86,11014,820
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38,58014,620
Graphic Designers$82,41014,530
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$90,69014,490
Highway Maintenance Workers$57,19013,820
Dental Hygienists$103,64013,660
Advertising Sales Agents$111,38013,570
Financial Examiners$137,70013,480
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$99,00013,450
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$70,74013,230
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$68,07013,040
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,78013,020
Firefighters$87,15012,950
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$129,24012,750
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72,99012,740
Tutors$56,54012,730
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,64012,700
Animal Caretakers$40,54012,470
Parking Attendants$36,79012,440
Word Processors and Typists$51,72012,340
Financial Risk Specialists$153,00012,060
Flight Attendants$115,67012,060
Cost Estimators$89,45011,980
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$66,14011,910
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$84,89011,870
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$61,15011,850
Industrial Engineers$109,67011,810
Occupational Therapists$97,65011,690
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$67,13011,630
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$62,12011,620
Fundraisers$87,53011,600
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$91,07011,470
Computer Occupations, All Other$125,08011,460
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$123,25011,390
Coaches and Scouts$69,58011,220
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$61,99011,160
Construction and Building Inspectors$86,60011,160
Loan Officers$114,67010,840
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$134,01010,500
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$122,95010,460
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48,85010,430
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$48,25010,430
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$111,89010,360
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$82,80010,330
Construction Managers$159,51010,280
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58,56010,220
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$45,28010,130
Information Security Analysts$144,72010,060
General Internal Medicine Physicians$213,36010,000
Computer Network Architects$147,7009,800
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$74,8709,800
Financial Specialists, All Other$141,7109,750
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$105,8809,600
Facilities Managers$143,6309,580
Data Entry Keyers$46,5509,470
Machinists$61,9109,400
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$55,0009,260
Medical Records Specialists$67,2009,080
School Psychologists$112,4609,070
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$72,6309,060
Bill and Account Collectors$51,8908,800
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$55,2108,800
Electrical Engineers$122,1408,770
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37,8008,740
Art Directors$159,2008,720
Mechanical Engineers$110,2708,590
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$59,5608,580
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55,5008,530
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$89,3208,530
Food Batchmakers$40,5308,460
Chief Executives$351,1608,430
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$124,3808,420
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$63,6508,400
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$62,8108,310
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60,6908,290
Architectural and Engineering Managers$188,2708,250
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$58,6908,120
Library Assistants, Clerical$40,7808,010
Food Service Managers$94,2508,000
Audio and Video Technicians$75,7607,990
Credit Analysts$150,3907,960
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$92,9407,870
Clergy$73,7907,790
Public Relations Managers$203,9007,710
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$109,2607,690
Tax Preparers$79,1607,620
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$87,1007,610
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$121,9407,480
Parts Salespersons$47,8507,460
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$67,3407,390
Architectural and Civil Drafters$78,1607,380
Dentists, General$202,0407,340
Couriers and Messengers$43,7507,320
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$162,5407,280
Anesthesiologists$349,9407,230
Computer Network Support Specialists$83,6207,170
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$66,1507,050
Computer Programmers$115,9007,020
Respiratory Therapists$110,2007,010
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$86,7206,980
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$86,6206,950
Purchasing Managers$177,2606,930
Logisticians$95,5206,930
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$39,1406,910
Insurance Underwriters$110,2106,900
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$298,2606,900
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$104,9906,880
Labor Relations Specialists$111,2306,860
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$98,7406,840
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$137,6206,740
Printing Press Operators$50,9906,700
Industrial Production Managers$139,5406,630
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60,7806,620
Sheet Metal Workers$77,2406,570
Surgical Technologists$81,9906,540
Phlebotomists$51,8306,400
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$91,2906,340
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$70,7806,320
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$72,8506,240
Residential Advisors$51,0306,150
Sewing Machine Operators$41,9306,130
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$104,2606,110
Paramedics$74,2206,110
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$44,0305,990
Brokerage Clerks$85,9105,950
Operations Research Analysts$117,7905,890
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$108,0305,840
Community Health Workers$62,1405,800
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43,8805,790
Engineers, All Other$124,3605,760
Fashion Designers$111,7405,760
Cargo and Freight Agents$64,6605,760
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$251,1105,750
Natural Sciences Managers$153,5705,690
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55,4705,530
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49,2005,510
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$57,2205,470
Public Safety Telecommunicators$61,9705,470
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$96,7405,430
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$59,2905,390
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$61,0805,350
Interior Designers$75,5105,340
Dietitians and Nutritionists$84,7605,330
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$48,9305,310
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$69,6805,300
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$81,3305,250
Medical Equipment Preparers$55,6305,190
Psychiatric Aides$54,4505,120
Biological Technicians$60,9605,050
Postal Service Clerks$63,1605,030
Physical Therapist Aides$39,3204,950
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$53,3904,840
New Accounts Clerks$55,8404,800
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$58,9204,780
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,8604,700
Orderlies$46,3904,680
Pediatricians, General$205,7704,570
Roofers$69,3504,570
Surgeons, All Other$345,7104,540
Butchers and Meat Cutters$49,2104,540
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$72,3304,530
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$50,0604,510
Massage Therapists$67,8604,500
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$101,0704,480
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,5404,390
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$80,9704,360
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,1404,340
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$137,8604,300
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$54,8904,270
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$52,1104,250
Transportation Security Screeners$64,5404,240
Chemists$100,9204,230
Pest Control Workers$53,5004,220
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$96,7404,170
Health Education Specialists$67,0304,150
Psychiatrists$252,8404,130
Helpers--Electricians$51,5004,120
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$127,3804,100
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,6304,090
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$71,9104,090
Fundraising Managers$184,0204,080
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$99,8104,080
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$110,2204,070
Emergency Medicine Physicians$257,7903,980
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$98,2903,950
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$114,1003,870
Database Architects$145,1803,850
Bailiffs$77,4803,830
Rehabilitation Counselors$52,3703,810
Helpers--Production Workers$45,0203,810
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$90,9403,790
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$46,4403,780
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39,5503,770
Transportation Inspectors$91,2203,720
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$91,4103,700
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,0103,660
Photographers$71,7103,650
Physical Therapist Assistants$65,6603,620
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$50,2203,610
Database Administrators$114,1003,590
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$79,6703,590
Advertising and Promotions Managers$201,3603,550
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$80,5403,550
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$65,1303,550
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$87,5303,540
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$43,9103,540
Order Clerks$50,3803,530
Opticians, Dispensing$64,8303,520
Skincare Specialists$50,9603,510
Training and Development Managers$184,7003,500
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,2503,490
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$130,3603,470
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$105,2103,410
Glaziers$69,5203,400
Library Technicians$54,5503,390
Veterinarians$151,5303,390
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$104,3903,380
Production Workers, All Other$48,2703,370
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,3303,340
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,6503,320
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,8403,280
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,6703,270
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,5103,260
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56,5803,250
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$125,5003,240
Interpreters and Translators$86,5503,240
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$110,0303,240
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$57,7503,240
Passenger Attendants$41,4603,190
Travel Agents$61,2703,180
Environmental Engineers$108,3603,170
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105,6203,170
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$102,4403,160
Sales Engineers$143,2603,150
Education Administrators, All Other$107,5403,060
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53,5803,050
Social Science Research Assistants$66,5003,040
Computer Hardware Engineers$164,7703,020
Tile and Stone Setters$66,0102,990
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$99,0802,930
Lodging Managers$87,8102,880
Tour and Travel Guides$50,8902,870
Property Appraisers and Assessors$87,4902,860
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$68,9302,840
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$85,0502,810
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$86,8802,810
Medical Equipment Repairers$70,4302,790
Budget Analysts$95,9202,760
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$42,0302,760
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$73,4802,760
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$306,2402,750
Medical Transcriptionists$44,3202,710
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$92,8302,700
Procurement Clerks$55,9102,680
Actuaries$161,6702,630
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$88,7602,630
File Clerks$46,4502,590
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59,6702,540
Biological Scientists, All Other$118,0002,520
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$105,4902,490
Social Workers, All Other$84,5402,470
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$60,0402,470
Nurse Anesthetists$285,0202,450
Financial Clerks, All Other$58,2902,450
Urban and Regional Planners$98,5602,420
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40,4502,420
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,6402,410
Commercial and Industrial Designers$101,1902,400
Optometrists$153,1302,390
Pharmacy Aides$40,6502,360
Floral Designers$45,9402,330
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$198,7702,270
Compensation and Benefits Managers$194,0402,260
Cardiologists$437,4902,260
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$40,6902,250
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49,2202,240
Occupational Therapy Assistants$67,6202,230
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$123,8502,220
Chemical Technicians$62,8302,200
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$168,0302,190
Airfield Operations Specialists$46,3802,190
Special Education Teachers, All Other$78,0202,170
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$70,0402,130
Sound Engineering Technicians$99,0402,050
Psychiatric Technicians$60,0802,040
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55,9702,040
Credit Counselors$68,5902,020
Gambling Dealers$47,1002,010
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$69,2002,000
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$82,1702,000
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$68,3201,960
Telemarketers$45,5701,960
Power Plant Operators$108,8801,960
Computer and Information Research Scientists$203,3701,950
Mechanical Drafters$79,2501,940
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$92,1301,930
Protective Service Workers, All Other$58,6801,930
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$108,4201,930
Signal and Track Switch Repairers$94,9601,910
Dental Laboratory Technicians$57,2901,890
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,4001,870
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$111,6601,840
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$88,8501,840
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$99,7601,840
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$85,2801,840
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.