SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — Central East New York
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Central East New York, NY is $46,190 per year, close to the national median of $48,430 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Central East New York, NY is $46,190 per year, close to the national median of $48,430 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $42,190 and $59,670. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,930 and the ninetieth at $70,210.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $57,820. Of the 405 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 296th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,930 | −19.6% |
| 25th | $42,190 | −12.9% |
| Median (50th) | $46,190 | −4.6% |
| 75th | $59,670 | +23.2% |
| 90th | $70,210 | +45.0% |
| Mean | $51,770 | +6.9% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $57,820 | 5,090 | |
| 2 | Ithaca | $55,460 | 80 | |
| 3 | Watertown | $54,950 | 70 | |
| 4 | Buffalo | $52,000 | 350 | |
| 5 | Syracuse | $50,790 | 170 | |
| 6 | Kiryas Joel | $50,660 | 240 | |
| 7 | Utica | $50,640 | 50 | |
| 8 | Albany | $50,310 | 260 | |
| 9 | Binghamton | $48,870 | 60 | |
| 10 | Glens Falls | $45,740 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central East New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $46,190 buys what $42,808 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,808US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,190 a year, 4.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,930 to $70,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $57,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Central East New York, NY?
The median annual wage is $46,190, or $22.21 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,430, so pay in Central East New York, NY is 4.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central East New York, NY earns more than $70,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,930 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $57,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Central East New York, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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