Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in New York
757 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in New York belongs to Cardiologists, at $492,150 per year. The lowest published median is $33,790.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | $33,790 | — |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | $34,790 | 800 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,910 | 24,390 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,060 | 2,770 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,320 | 6,030 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $35,360 | 9,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,420 | 166,040 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $35,520 | 2,170 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $35,560 | 2,000 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,670 | 63,530 |
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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