Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in New York
757 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in New York belongs to Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other, at $33,790 per year. The highest is $492,150.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | $33,790 | — | |
| 2 | Food Processing Workers, All Other | $34,790 | 800 | |
| 3 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,910 | 24,390 | |
| 4 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,060 | 2,770 | |
| 5 | Physical Therapist Aides | $35,320 | 6,030 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Short Order | $35,360 | 9,990 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,420 | 166,040 | |
| 8 | Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $35,520 | 2,170 | |
| 9 | Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $35,560 | 2,000 | |
| 10 | Food Preparation Workers | $35,670 | 63,530 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $492,150 | 2,050 |
| Radiologists | $465,780 | 1,950 |
| Anesthesiologists | $460,800 | 7,080 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $399,990 | 4,290 |
| Dermatologists | $374,000 | 2,040 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $342,730 | 240 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $341,430 | 1,520 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $335,270 | 10,030 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $329,750 | 2,470 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $327,770 | 1,140 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $321,030 | 2,310 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $302,410 | — |
| Chief Executives | $301,440 | 7,180 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | $293,440 | 110 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $289,440 | 3,070 |
| Orthodontists | $281,850 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 | 17,210 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $249,150 | 4,870 |
| Psychiatrists | $249,130 | 4,180 |
| Commercial Pilots | $225,900 | 1,210 |
| Financial Managers | $221,010 | 89,960 |
| Pediatricians, General | $216,040 | 4,510 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $215,300 | 62,430 |
| Sales Managers | $215,150 | 44,870 |
| Lawyers | $208,880 | 94,610 |
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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