May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Watertown
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
199 occupations
Across 199 occupations with published wages in Watertown, computer and information systems managers record the highest median at $148,540 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Watertown
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,490 | $34,280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,150 | $32,580 |
| Cashiers | 1,100 | $33,040 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,090 | $37,440 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 990 | $34,190 |
| Registered Nurses | 900 | $96,070 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 840 | $35,050 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 810 | $37,510 |
| General and Operations Managers | 760 | $93,870 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 760 | $49,100 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation Workers | $32,390 | 210 |
| Recreation Workers | $32,410 | 140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $32,580 | 1,150 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $32,830 | 110 |
| Cashiers | $33,040 | 1,100 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,070 | 60 |
| School Bus Monitors | $33,290 | 50 |
| Dishwashers | $33,330 | 120 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $33,340 | — |
| Childcare Workers | $33,630 | 210 |
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.