Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Central East New York
405 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Central East New York belongs to Social Science Research Assistants, at $32,260 per year. The highest is $605,560.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Science Research Assistants | $32,260 | 30 | |
| 2 | Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $32,670 | 60 | |
| 3 | Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $32,850 | 180 | |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,420 | 3,630 | |
| 5 | School Bus Monitors | $33,770 | 460 | |
| 6 | Driver/Sales Workers | $33,780 | 360 | |
| 7 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,850 | 180 | |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $34,080 | 750 | |
| 9 | Cashiers | $34,130 | 4,160 | |
| 10 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $34,410 | 130 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $605,560 | 60 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $333,880 | 50 |
| Physicians, All Other | $304,470 | 110 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $246,700 | 50 |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 30 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 40 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $178,410 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $177,350 | 100 |
| Chief Executives | $175,240 | 170 |
| Sales Managers | $159,840 | 230 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $153,570 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,780 | 190 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $148,770 | 130 |
| Human Resources Managers | $148,600 | 110 |
| Pharmacists | $145,350 | 250 |
| Marketing Managers | $139,300 | 220 |
| Financial Managers | $136,470 | 450 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,860 | 360 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $131,230 | 100 |
| Physician Assistants | $130,310 | 200 |
| Purchasing Managers | $128,070 | 70 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $128,050 | 390 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $127,290 | 190 |
| Construction Managers | $126,900 | 140 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $124,630 | 280 |
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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