Average salary in New York
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in New York is $82,460 a year and the median is $59,670, across 9,688,000 jobs (BLS May 2025). New York ranks #4 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $82,460 |
| Median salary | $59,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $28.69 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $35,760 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $157,500 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $62,597 |
Highest-paying jobs in New York
- Chief Executive: $257,980
- Airline Pilot: $255,240
- Physician: $242,500
- Financial Manager: $219,880
- Sales Manager: $217,640
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $214,300
- Family Medicine Physician: $210,920
- Lawyer: $207,860
- Dentist: $183,060
- Marketing Manager: $181,200
- Human Resources Manager: $176,650
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $175,710
- Security: $168,340
- Manager: $167,200
- Personal Financial Advisor: $166,400
- Purchasing Manager: $166,300
- Software Engineer: $166,180
- Medical and Health Services Manager: $164,120
- Physician Assistant: $160,880
- Construction Manager: $155,360
Most common jobs in New York
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 663,140 | $39,620 |
| Retail Salesperson | 238,540 | $37,720 |
| General and Operations Manager | 206,740 | $130,860 |
| Registered Nurse | 205,810 | $109,440 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 195,250 | $41,640 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 168,620 | $35,250 |
| Cashier | 158,890 | $35,500 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 146,140 | $39,030 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 142,940 | $47,020 |
| Customer Service Representative | 141,090 | $48,000 |
| Teaching Assistant | 137,820 | $38,240 |
| Security Guard | 134,700 | $44,240 |
| Office Clerk | 134,280 | $45,890 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 122,490 | $49,600 |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | 119,650 | $57,790 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in New York?
$82,460 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $59,670 ($28.69/hour), per BLS May 2025. New York ranks #4 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
Chief Executive ($257,980), Airline Pilot ($255,240), Physician ($242,500), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in New York?
Earning more than the median of $59,670 puts you above half of New York workers; the top 10% earn over $157,500.