Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southwest New York
429 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southwest New York belongs to Obstetricians and Gynecologists, at $338,320 per year. The lowest published median is $32,240.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $338,320 | 30 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $243,820 | 70 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $233,700 | 140 | |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $209,080 | 60 | |
| 5 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $178,420 | 110 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $177,880 | 150 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $176,740 | 240 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $170,710 | 400 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $167,640 | 260 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,490 | 190 | |
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | $156,850 | 150 | |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $152,600 | 280 | |
| 13 | Pharmacists | $136,520 | 250 | |
| 14 | Optometrists | $135,600 | 80 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $135,290 | 500 | |
| 16 | Fundraising Managers | $135,210 | 40 | |
| 17 | Natural Sciences Managers | $130,150 | 80 | |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,720 | 260 | |
| 19 | Physician Assistants | $129,200 | 200 | |
| 20 | Purchasing Managers | $126,060 | 70 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $125,180 | 80 | |
| 22 | Industrial Production Managers | $124,630 | 390 | |
| 23 | Personal Financial Advisors | $120,570 | 80 | |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $120,040 | 190 | |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | $118,440 | 160 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $32,240 | 340 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $32,600 | 170 |
| Concierges | $32,720 | 40 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $33,170 | 120 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $33,290 | 150 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,340 | 480 |
| School Bus Monitors | $33,350 | 500 |
| Dishwashers | $33,380 | 820 |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $33,420 | 160 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $33,520 | 290 |
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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