Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in New York
776 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in New York belongs to Cardiologists, at $492,040 per year. The lowest published median is $33,880.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $33,880 | 1,750 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $34,340 | 380 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,660 | 19,710 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $34,860 | 530 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $35,050 | 13,020 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,250 | 168,620 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,380 | 4,950 |
| Dishwashers | $35,450 | 30,680 |
| Cashiers | $35,500 | 158,890 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $35,550 | 18,300 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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