May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Syracuse
Syracuse, NY
518 occupations
Across 518 occupations with published wages in Syracuse, cardiologists record the highest median at $460,900 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Syracuse
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $460,900 | 30 | |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $320,350 | 50 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $286,920 | 540 | |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $269,270 | 200 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 6 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $239,000 | 40 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $216,610 | 240 | |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $191,830 | 190 | |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | $191,510 | 100 | |
| 10 | Podiatrists | $182,830 | 40 | |
| 11 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $181,980 | 170 | |
| 12 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $172,270 | 120 | |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | $170,780 | 60 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $170,090 | 640 | |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,980 | 470 | |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,760 | 740 | |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $169,270 | 1,220 | |
| 18 | Marketing Managers | $155,360 | 660 | |
| 19 | Optometrists | $153,790 | 100 | |
| 20 | Pharmacists | $149,510 | 740 | |
| 21 | Managers, All Other | $148,810 | 430 | |
| 22 | Human Resources Managers | $146,160 | 290 | |
| 23 | Training and Development Managers | $144,410 | 70 | |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | $143,980 | 90 | |
| 25 | Nuclear Engineers | $141,200 | 110 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 8,310 | $37,440 |
| Registered Nurses | 8,180 | $86,960 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,150 | $35,250 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,750 | $33,940 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,640 | $38,950 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 6,390 | $44,660 |
| Cashiers | 6,140 | $33,950 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 6,010 | $38,230 |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,730 | $108,140 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 4,950 | $48,500 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Aides | $32,240 | 60 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $32,870 | 330 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,220 | 400 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,290 | 620 |
| Food Batchmakers | $33,330 | 260 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $33,530 | 440 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $33,560 | 570 |
| Bicycle Repairers | $33,640 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,940 | 6,750 |
| Cashiers | $33,950 | 6,140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.