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Highest paying jobs in New York after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in New York, cardiologist pays most: $492,040 a year, and a single filer keeps about $301,890 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New York tax.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our New York paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in New York?

The 25 best-paid jobs in New York after tax
RankJobMedian payTake-home
1 Cardiologist $492,040 $301,890
2 Anesthesiologist $445,660 $276,010
3 Radiologist $441,580 $273,733
4 Orthopedic Surgeon $414,290 $258,505
5 Other Surgeon $410,410 $256,340
6 Pediatric Surgeon $378,110 $238,317
7 Dermatologist $374,010 $236,029
8 Ophthalmologist $360,050 $228,240
9 Obstetrician and Gynecologist $348,800 $221,962
10 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon $342,710 $218,564
11 Pathologist $321,550 $206,757
12 Nurse Anesthetist $321,030 $206,466
13 Emergency Medicine Physician $301,690 $195,675
14 Psychiatrist $265,890 $175,505
15 Chief Executive $257,980 $171,158
16 Airline Pilot $255,240 $169,659
17 Other Physician $242,500 $162,689
18 Financial Manager $219,880 $150,464
19 Sales Manager $217,640 $149,107
20 Judge and Magistrate $216,390 $148,260
21 IT Manager $214,300 $146,844
22 General Pediatrician $212,150 $145,388
23 Family Medicine Physician $210,920 $144,554
24 Lawyer $207,860 $142,481
25 Internal Medicine Physician $183,460 $125,866

What does every job pay in New York?

779 jobs.

Every job with a median in New York: pay, take-home and people
JobMedian payTake-homePeople
Cardiologist $492,040 $301,890 2,260
Anesthesiologist $445,660 $276,010 7,230
Radiologist $441,580 $273,733 2,010
Orthopedic Surgeon $414,290 $258,505 1,450
Other Surgeon $410,410 $256,340 4,540
Pediatric Surgeon $378,110 $238,317 90
Dermatologist $374,010 $236,029 2,070
Ophthalmologist $360,050 $228,240 960
Obstetrician and Gynecologist $348,800 $221,962 2,750
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon $342,710 $218,564 350
Pathologist $321,550 $206,757 1,220
Nurse Anesthetist $321,030 $206,466 2,450
Emergency Medicine Physician $301,690 $195,675 3,980
Psychiatrist $265,890 $175,505 4,130
Chief Executive $257,980 $171,158 8,430
Airline Pilot $255,240 $169,659 6,900
Other Physician $242,500 $162,689 16,600
Financial Manager $219,880 $150,464 80,810
Sales Manager $217,640 $149,107 38,510
Judge and Magistrate $216,390 $148,260 2,270
IT Manager $214,300 $146,844 48,050
General Pediatrician $212,150 $145,388 4,570
Family Medicine Physician $210,920 $144,554 4,000
Lawyer $207,860 $142,481 91,870
Internal Medicine Physician $183,460 $125,866 10,000
General Dentist $183,060 $125,616 7,340
Computer Research Scientist $181,990 $124,948 1,950
Physicist $181,970 $124,935 1,140
Marketing Manager $181,200 $124,454 54,000
Public Relations Manager $180,880 $124,254 7,710
Commercial Pilot $177,430 $122,100 1,070
Human Resources Manager $176,650 $121,613 17,920
Engineering Manager $175,710 $121,026 8,250
Compensation and Benefits Manager $175,620 $120,970 2,260
Advertising and Promotions Manager $173,700 $119,771 3,550
Choreographer $173,100 $119,396 340
Orthodontist $172,980 $119,321 130
Training and Development Manager $171,400 $118,334 3,500
Fundraising Manager $169,510 $117,154 4,080
Financial Services Sales Agent $168,340 $116,423 55,630
Other Manager $167,200 $115,711 18,470
Medical Dosimetrist $166,540 $115,299 300
Personal Financial Advisor $166,400 $115,212 21,550
Purchasing Manager $166,300 $115,149 6,930
Software Developer $166,180 $115,074 113,510
Health Services Manager $164,120 $113,788 33,200
Computer Hardware Engineer $163,470 $113,382 3,020
Optometrist $161,140 $111,927 2,390
Physician Assistant $160,880 $111,764 19,140
Commercial Diver $157,800 $109,841 170
Actuary $156,480 $109,030 2,630
Neurologist $155,990 $108,730 2,810
Construction Manager $155,360 $108,343 10,280
Nurse Practitioner $153,510 $107,209 22,890
Air Traffic Controller $144,960 $101,967 1,150
Nurse Midwive $144,510 $101,691 360
Administrative Services Manager $142,280 $100,323 15,010
Pharmacist $142,090 $100,207 19,760
Database Architect $141,350 $99,753 3,850
Nuclear Engineer $141,200 $99,661 150
Computer Network Architect $140,390 $99,165 9,800
College Administrator $139,640 $98,705 7,280
Power Distributor and Dispatcher $139,390 $98,551 150
K-12 Education Administrator $138,830 $98,208 19,210
Sales Engineer $137,480 $97,380 3,150
Art Director $137,320 $97,282 8,720
Financial Risk Specialist $136,830 $96,982 12,060
Economist $136,660 $96,878 910
Statistician $136,020 $96,485 1,220
Elevator Installer and Repairer $135,720 $96,301 3,470
Natural Sciences Manager $134,680 $95,664 5,690
Information Security Analyst $134,660 $95,651 10,060
Ship Engineer $133,640 $95,026 550
Judicial Law Clerk $133,320 $94,830 850
Credit Analyst $133,270 $94,799 7,960
Firefighting Supervisor $132,520 $94,339 4,100
Law Professor $132,180 $94,131 2,190
Veterinarian $131,830 $93,916 3,390
Materials Scientist $131,740 $93,861 530
Facilities Manager $131,350 $93,622 9,580
Health Specialties Professor $131,220 $93,542 21,410
General and Operations Manager $130,860 $93,321 206,740
Industrial Production Manager $130,470 $93,082 6,630
Data Scientist $130,460 $93,076 23,970
Aerospace Engineer $130,330 $92,996 560
Nuclear Technician $129,780 $92,659 260
Radiation Therapist $129,620 $92,561 820
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator $129,580 $92,537 230
Technical Sales Representative $129,410 $92,432 10,500
Chemical Engineer $129,060 $92,218 540
Financial Examiner $128,920 $92,132 13,480
Other Psychologist $128,320 $91,764 680
Financial and Investment Analyst $127,930 $91,525 52,380
Economics Professor $127,500 $91,261 1,240
Other Treating Practitioner $127,360 $91,175 750
Transportation and Distribution Manager $127,180 $91,065 6,740
Mathematician $126,950 $90,924 150
Flight Attendant $126,650 $90,740 12,060
Architecture Professor $126,430 $90,605 1,460
Materials Engineer $125,900 $90,280 590
Police Supervisor $124,080 $89,164 12,750
Terrazzo Worker and Finisher $123,820 $89,005 –
Administrative Law Judge $123,170 $88,606 1,400
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor $121,780 $87,754 16,870
Power Line Installer $121,280 $87,437 5,840
Software QA Analyst and Tester $121,240 $87,412 10,460
Project Management Specialist $121,040 $87,285 68,020
Web and Digital Interface Designer $120,990 $87,254 16,560
Chiropractor $120,950 $87,228 1,360
Plasterer and Stucco Mason $120,180 $86,741 –
Electronics Engineer $119,180 $86,108 2,220
Electrical Engineer $119,010 $86,000 8,770
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $118,650 $85,772 890
Other Physical Scientist $117,820 $85,247 1,510
Other Engineer $117,600 $85,107 5,760
Atmospheric and Space Scientist $117,540 $85,069 370
Other Computer Occupation $116,990 $84,721 11,460
Clinical Psychologist $114,400 $83,081 8,420
MRI Technologist $113,270 $82,366 3,240
Management Analyst $112,250 $81,720 69,150
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect $112,230 $81,707 250
Computer Systems Analyst $109,610 $80,049 24,100
Registered Nurse $109,440 $79,941 205,810
Locomotive Engineer $109,220 $79,802 1,510
Operations Research Analyst $108,610 $79,415 5,890
Podiatrist $108,460 $79,320 1,520
Respiratory Therapist $107,810 $78,909 7,010
Producer and Director $107,550 $78,743 27,990
Other Financial Specialist $107,490 $78,704 9,750
Genetic Counselor $107,450 $78,679 240
Model $107,280 $78,569 –
Power Plant Operator $106,990 $78,382 1,960
School Psychologist $106,550 $78,099 9,070
Engineering Professor $106,240 $77,899 3,240
Dental Hygienist $106,130 $77,828 13,660
Database Administrator $105,900 $77,680 3,590
Network and Systems Administrator $105,810 $77,622 18,220
Rigger $105,600 $77,486 650
Ship Captain and Mate $104,800 $76,971 1,930
Other Social Scientist $104,770 $76,951 3,410
Business Professor $104,490 $76,771 7,480
Other Biological Scientist $104,120 $76,532 2,520
Political Science Professor $104,050 $76,487 1,460
Biomedical Engineer $104,010 $76,462 840
Computer Programmer $103,980 $76,442 7,020
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $103,920 $76,404 6,880
Civil Engineer $103,760 $76,300 17,500
Funeral Home Manager $103,530 $76,152 820
Film and Video Editor $103,440 $76,094 3,710
Correctional Officer Supervisor $103,320 $76,017 3,380
Physics Professor $103,100 $75,875 1,080
Other Healthcare Technical Worker $102,990 $75,804 1,110
Real Estate Sales Agent $102,990 $75,804 8,660
Aircraft Mechanic $102,800 $75,682 4,300
Accountant and Auditor $102,640 $75,579 109,830
Environmental Science Professor $102,640 $75,579 610
Industrial Engineer $102,640 $75,579 11,810
Mechanical Engineer $102,440 $75,450 8,590
Gambling Manager $102,350 $75,392 180
Court Reporter $101,990 $75,160 1,400
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor $101,800 $75,037 1,520
Editor $101,480 $74,831 16,800
Health and Safety Engineer $101,300 $74,715 1,570
Environmental Engineer $101,270 $74,696 3,170
Detective $101,240 $74,676 9,600
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker $101,230 $74,670 670
Control and Valve Installer $101,150 $74,618 4,170
Biochemist and Biophysicist $101,080 $74,573 980
Firefighter $100,960 $74,496 12,950
Telecom Line Installer $100,960 $74,496 8,530
Audiologist $100,860 $74,431 690
News Reporter and Journalist $100,770 $74,373 5,750
Psychology Professor $100,720 $74,341 4,070
Physical Therapist $100,660 $74,303 20,940
Speech-Language Pathologist $100,610 $74,270 15,310
Labor Relations Specialist $100,500 $74,199 6,860
Geography Professor $100,420 $74,148 200
History Professor $100,400 $74,135 1,660
Chemistry Professor $99,880 $73,800 1,840
Anthropology Professor $99,500 $73,555 670
Property and Real Estate Manager $99,390 $73,484 11,390
Architect $99,280 $73,413 10,360
Art, Drama, and Music Professor $98,850 $73,136 14,920
Social Work Professor $98,700 $73,039 1,840
Fashion Designer $98,640 $73,001 5,760
Market Research Analyst $98,580 $72,962 80,500
Web Developer $98,580 $72,962 3,990
Radiologic Technologist $98,470 $72,891 13,450
Entertainment and Recreation Manager $98,390 $72,839 1,330
Gas Plant Operator $98,390 $72,839 240
Advertising Sales Agent $98,360 $72,820 13,570
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer $98,310 $72,788 3,160
Technical Writer $98,310 $72,788 1,610
Biological Science Professor $98,180 $72,704 3,870
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker $98,040 $72,614 1,110
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent $97,640 $72,356 830
Sociology Professor $97,540 $72,292 1,130
Insurance Underwriter $97,450 $72,234 6,900
Clinical Lab Technologist $97,280 $72,124 16,460
Theatrical Makeup Artist $97,150 $72,040 190
High School Teacher $97,070 $71,989 70,660
Blaster and Explosives Worker $96,940 $71,905 –
Preschool and Daycare Administrator $96,810 $71,821 3,950
Special Effects Artist and Animator $96,770 $71,795 1,540
Computer Science Professor $96,450 $71,589 3,170
Occupational Therapist $96,390 $71,550 11,690
Other Education Administrator $96,250 $71,460 3,060
Social and Community Service Manager $95,980 $71,286 19,340
Occupational Safety Specialist $95,720 $71,119 6,840
Loan Officer $95,710 $71,112 10,840
Construction Supervisor $95,700 $71,106 29,600
Costume Attendant $95,230 $70,803 950
Foreign Language Professor $95,120 $70,733 1,520
Watch and Clock Repairer $95,060 $70,695 –
Middle School Teacher $94,840 $70,554 38,670
Signal and Track Switch Repairer $94,530 $70,355 1,910
Food Scientist and Technologist $94,070 $70,061 660
Stationary Engineer $94,070 $70,061 4,480
Middle School Special Education Teacher $93,820 $69,901 7,870
Transportation Inspector $93,420 $69,645 3,720
Camera Operator $93,410 $69,638 2,930
Other Protective Service Supervisor $92,930 $69,331 1,840
Police Officer $92,790 $69,241 53,470
Structural Iron and Steel Worker $92,610 $69,126 2,700
Emergency Management Director $92,570 $69,101 790
Services Sales Representative $92,190 $68,857 80,510
Philosophy and Religion Professor $92,050 $68,768 1,700
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor $91,150 $68,191 26,930
Chemist $90,600 $67,839 4,230
Transit and Railroad Police $90,460 $67,750 –
Compliance Officer $90,080 $67,506 23,500
Commercial and Industrial Designer $89,640 $67,225 2,400
Urban and Regional Planner $89,630 $67,218 2,420
Orthotist and Prosthetist $89,610 $67,206 300
Cardiovascular Technologist $89,570 $67,180 3,540
Farmer and Rancher $89,370 $67,052 130
High School Special Education Teacher $89,310 $67,014 15,250
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist $89,290 $67,001 230
Refinery Operator $88,880 $66,738 70
Budget Analyst $88,540 $66,520 2,760
Logistician $88,240 $66,326 6,930
Hydrologist $88,100 $66,236 160
Medical Scientist $87,760 $66,017 7,690
Sound Engineering Technician $87,510 $65,856 2,050
Landscape Architect $87,360 $65,759 920
Transportation Electronics Repairer $87,360 $65,759 500
Earth and Space Sciences Professor $87,350 $65,752 1,730
Mathematical Science Professor $87,230 $65,675 4,080
Rail-Track Equipment Operator $87,150 $65,623 3,590
Claims Adjuster and Examiner $87,130 $65,610 17,330
Survey Researcher $86,890 $65,455 380
Other Life Scientist $86,790 $65,391 250
Middle School Vocational Teacher $86,450 $65,172 1,930
Geoscientist $86,410 $65,146 600
Acupuncturist $86,120 $64,959 1,160
Other Designer $86,030 $64,901 1,050
Crane and Tower Operator $85,850 $64,785 1,150
Elementary School Teacher $85,760 $64,726 101,410
English Professor $84,850 $64,139 6,110
Boilermaker $84,770 $64,088 410
Communications Professor $84,690 $64,036 2,490
Rail Car Repairer $84,580 $63,965 1,730
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver $84,480 $63,901 16,770
Brickmason and Blockmason $84,410 $63,855 3,790
Human Resources Specialist $84,380 $63,836 54,610
Food Service Manager $84,200 $63,720 8,000
Interpreter and Translator $84,090 $63,649 3,240
Other Social Worker $84,010 $63,597 2,470
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator $83,530 $63,288 220
Other Business Operations Specialist $83,450 $63,236 28,790
Compensation and Benefits Specialist $83,200 $63,075 11,470
Avionics Technician $83,150 $63,043 130
Hearing Aid Specialist $82,990 $62,939 380
Nursing Professor $82,950 $62,913 6,340
Music Director and Composer $82,930 $62,901 2,370
Criminal Justice Professor $82,770 $62,797 880
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist $82,640 $62,713 370
Dietitian and Nutritionist $82,480 $62,610 5,330
Motion Picture Projectionist $82,260 $62,468 270
Mining and Geological Engineer $82,200 $62,430 50
Environmental Scientist $82,160 $62,404 3,700
Education Professor $82,020 $62,313 5,430
Forensic Science Technician $81,670 $62,088 1,140
Wind Turbine Service Technician $81,330 $61,868 390
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ $81,310 $61,855 1,460
Elementary Special Education Teacher $81,260 $61,823 21,130
Public Relations Specialist $81,250 $61,817 28,250
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser $81,150 $61,752 360
Other Media Worker $81,110 $61,726 770
Microbiologist $81,090 $61,713 1,050
Radio and Cell Tower Installer $81,070 $61,701 420
Construction Equipment Operator $80,980 $61,642 14,490
Executive Assistant $80,640 $61,423 88,890
Instructional Coordinator $80,560 $61,372 18,730
Fundraiser $80,540 $61,359 11,600
Cost Estimator $80,430 $61,288 11,980
Probation Officer $80,350 $61,236 4,360
Epidemiologist $80,220 $61,152 670
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor $80,190 $61,133 670
Fish and Game Warden $80,060 $61,049 390
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster $80,000 $61,010 6,980
High School Vocational Teacher $79,820 $60,894 7,610
Talent and Sports Agent $79,620 $60,765 2,660
Wholesale Sales Representative $79,590 $60,746 61,500
Millwright $79,560 $60,726 1,000
Surgical Technologist $79,550 $60,720 6,540
Buyer and Purchasing Agent $79,460 $60,662 31,240
Construction Inspector $79,460 $60,662 11,160
Lodging Manager $79,460 $60,662 2,880
Other Mathematical Scientist $79,460 $60,662 70
Mental Health Social Worker $79,380 $60,610 14,820
Office Supervisor $79,170 $60,475 83,110
Curator $79,120 $60,442 1,330
Other Social Sciences Professor $79,040 $60,391 1,840
Brokerage Clerk $78,930 $60,320 5,950
Fine Artist $78,870 $60,281 1,400
Surveyor $78,870 $60,281 1,470
Broadcast Technician $78,840 $60,262 1,690
Electrician $78,750 $60,204 40,130
Librarian $78,590 $60,100 11,870
Production Supervisor $78,580 $60,094 20,830
Other Teacher $78,300 $59,913 2,630
Mechanical Engineering Technician $78,210 $59,855 1,140
Industrial Electronics Repairer $78,130 $59,804 1,700
Insurance Sales Agent $78,110 $59,791 22,420
Property Appraiser and Assessor $78,060 $59,759 2,860
Adult Education and ESL Instructor $78,010 $59,726 2,810
Lighting Technician $78,000 $59,720 780
Other Therapist $77,980 $59,707 1,110
Electrical and Electronics Drafter $77,830 $59,610 850
Soil and Plant Scientist $77,800 $59,591 260
Taper $77,790 $59,584 –
Metal and Plastic Model Maker $77,710 $59,533 120
Kindergarten Teacher $77,630 $59,481 6,950
Bailiff $77,540 $59,423 3,830
Network Support Specialist $77,540 $59,423 7,170
Plumber $77,490 $59,391 23,210
Graphic Designer $77,340 $59,294 14,530
Electrical Engineering Technician $77,040 $59,100 4,390
Conservation Scientist $76,990 $59,068 640
Correctional Officer $76,820 $58,959 27,770
Other Legal Support Worker $76,520 $58,765 1,760
Mechanical Drafter $76,490 $58,746 1,940
Architectural and Civil Drafter $76,260 $58,597 7,380
Training and Development Specialist $76,080 $58,481 27,460
Library Science Professor $76,060 $58,468 210
Other Media Equipment Worker $76,020 $58,442 200
Interior Designer $75,580 $58,159 5,340
Health Information Technologist $75,320 $57,991 2,000
Vocational Instructor $75,170 $57,894 5,250
Hoist and Winch Operator $74,980 $57,771 110
Event Planner $74,730 $57,610 10,330
Other Plant and System Operator $74,700 $57,591 310
Museum Technician and Conservator $74,550 $57,494 1,050
Gambling Services Supervisor $74,530 $57,481 560
HVAC Technician $74,430 $57,417 24,430
Agricultural Inspector $73,920 $57,088 340
Fire Inspector and Investigator $73,920 $57,088 1,200
Archivist $73,860 $57,049 960
Civil Engineering Technician $73,790 $57,004 1,710
Sheet Metal Worker $73,760 $56,984 6,570
Forester $73,710 $56,952 280
Paramedic $73,200 $56,623 6,110
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $73,090 $56,552 4,090
Healthcare Social Worker $73,070 $56,539 20,440
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent $72,610 $56,242 3,550
IT Support Specialist $72,560 $56,210 39,100
Carpenter $72,330 $56,062 40,630
Legal Secretary $72,230 $55,997 9,800
Other Drafter $72,190 $55,971 610
Transportation Security Screener $72,010 $55,855 4,240
Tax Preparer $71,850 $55,752 7,620
Traffic Technician $71,670 $55,636 950
School and Career Counselor $71,610 $55,597 23,380
Arbitrator and Mediator $70,800 $55,075 1,050
Landscaping Supervisor $70,760 $55,049 6,320
Chef and Head Cook $70,670 $54,991 17,430
Pipelayer $70,370 $54,797 250
Industrial Engineering Technician $70,290 $54,746 4,090
Diesel Mechanic $70,100 $54,623 13,230
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $69,740 $54,391 12,740
Occupational Safety Technician $69,640 $54,326 1,410
CNC Programmer $68,730 $53,739 1,140
Occupational Therapy Assistant $68,530 $53,610 2,230
Paralegal and Legal Assistant $68,410 $53,533 34,220
Preschool Special Education Teacher $68,180 $53,384 6,220
Tool and Die Maker $68,080 $53,320 1,270
Electro-Mechanical Technician $68,010 $53,274 410
Telecom Equipment Installer $67,710 $53,081 6,240
Other Professor $67,640 $53,036 2,810
Machinery Maintenance Worker $67,610 $53,016 2,760
Audio and Video Technician $67,600 $53,010 7,990
Transportation Supervisor $67,300 $52,816 29,280
Anthropologist and Archeologist $67,220 $52,765 120
Licensed Practical Nurse $67,180 $52,739 39,400
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator $67,000 $52,623 50
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer $66,710 $52,436 410
Other Social Service Specialist $66,580 $52,352 15,300
Farming and Forestry Supervisor $66,460 $52,270 520
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator $66,440 $52,256 760
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic $66,310 $52,159 4,700
Athletic Trainer $66,230 $52,099 1,370
Roofer $66,020 $51,943 4,570
Other Special Education Teacher $65,970 $51,905 2,170
Other Engineering Technician $65,530 $51,577 2,000
Recreational Therapist $65,520 $51,570 1,230
Home Appliance Repairer $65,190 $51,324 2,110
Hydrologic Technician $65,190 $51,324 50
Other Precision Instrument Repairer $65,170 $51,309 210
Other Personal Service Manager $65,150 $51,294 410
Child and Family Social Worker $65,100 $51,257 30,170
Refuse and Recycling Collector $64,950 $51,145 11,630
Aerospace Engineering Technician $64,480 $50,795 330
Marriage and Family Therapist $64,430 $50,758 770
Other Extraction Worker $64,180 $50,571 50
Physical Therapist Assistant $64,100 $50,512 3,620
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher $64,040 $50,467 9,060
Water Treatment Plant Operator $63,990 $50,430 5,300
Dispensing Optician $63,880 $50,348 3,520
Other Science Technician $63,810 $50,296 7,390
Medical Equipment Repairer $63,670 $50,191 2,790
Mortician and Funeral Director $63,090 $49,759 1,030
Credit Counselor $63,030 $49,714 2,020
Chemical Plant and System Operator $62,980 $49,677 120
Historian $62,960 $49,662 410
Paving Equipment Operator $62,760 $49,513 4,530
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker $62,700 $49,469 70
Postal Service Clerk $62,690 $49,461 5,030
Massage Therapist $62,630 $49,416 4,500
Health Education Specialist $62,560 $49,364 4,150
Environmental Engineering Technician $62,540 $49,349 470
Other Entertainment Attendant $62,530 $49,342 –
Environmental Science Technician $62,400 $49,245 1,960
Tree Trimmer and Pruner $62,400 $49,245 3,750
Audiovisual Equipment Installer $62,380 $49,230 870
Postal Service Mail Carrier $62,070 $48,999 20,580
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $62,050 $48,984 63,700
Mason Helper $62,020 $48,962 890
Motorboat Operator $62,000 $48,947 –
Locksmith and Safe Repairer $61,830 $48,820 960
Glazier $61,760 $48,768 3,400
Jeweler $61,720 $48,738 4,300
Medical Records Specialist $61,720 $48,738 9,080
Other Building Cleaning Worker $61,580 $48,634 1,280
Other Financial Clerk $61,500 $48,574 2,450
Public Safety Telecommunicator $61,450 $48,537 5,470
Title Examiner $61,380 $48,485 2,130
Floor Layer $61,360 $48,470 880
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer $61,280 $48,410 2,840
Calibration Technician $61,270 $48,403 800
Tile and Stone Setter $61,260 $48,396 2,990
Bartender $61,210 $48,358 43,130
Biological Technician $61,210 $48,358 5,050
Social Science Research Assistant $61,210 $48,358 3,040
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk $61,040 $48,232 8,400
Other Material Moving Worker $60,960 $48,172 –
Machinist $60,920 $48,142 9,400
Production and Planning Clerk $60,920 $48,142 35,160
Chemical Technician $60,900 $48,127 2,200
Rolling Machine Operator $60,890 $48,120 420
Underground Loading Machine Operator $60,890 $48,120 140
Earth Driller $60,860 $48,097 670
Other Metal and Plastic Worker $60,740 $48,008 150
Housekeeping Supervisor $60,580 $47,889 11,620
Mechanical Door Repairer $60,560 $47,874 1,360
Floor Sander and Finisher $60,470 $47,807 240
Other Health Technician $60,320 $47,695 11,910
Paperhanger $60,230 $47,628 300
Vehicle Electronics Installer $60,220 $47,621 290
Tailor and Dressmaker $60,210 $47,613 1,160
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker $60,150 $47,568 220
Surgical Assistant $60,070 $47,509 470
Photographer $60,050 $47,494 3,650
Cargo and Freight Agent $60,040 $47,486 5,760
Vending Machine Repairer $60,010 $47,464 1,450
Exercise Physiologist $59,940 $47,412 360
Coach and Scout $59,920 $47,397 11,220
Security Supervisor $59,890 $47,375 7,050
Proofreader and Copy Marker $59,740 $47,263 1,030
Construction Painter $59,570 $47,136 13,040
Mental Health Counselor $59,450 $47,047 26,770
Actor $59,155 $46,827 6,630
Private Detective and Investigator $59,140 $46,816 1,300
Welder $59,140 $46,816 8,310
Mechanical Insulation Worker $59,120 $46,801 1,490
Insulation Worker $59,100 $46,786 1,600
Gas Compressor Operator $59,040 $46,741 60
Veterinary Technician $59,010 $46,719 5,350
Motorboat Mechanic $58,940 $46,667 1,470
Personal Service Supervisor $58,900 $46,637 8,580
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter $58,680 $46,473 2,470
Clergy $58,580 $46,398 7,790
Security and Fire Alarm Installer $58,550 $46,376 6,620
Other Counselor $58,500 $46,339 470
Postal Mail Sorter $58,470 $46,316 8,290
Other Woodworker $58,300 $46,190 40
Retail Sales Supervisor $58,300 $46,190 50,830
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk $58,160 $46,085 84,280
Community Health Worker $58,130 $46,063 5,800
Loan Interviewer and Clerk $58,120 $46,056 4,780
Surface Mining Machine Operator $58,120 $46,056 1,490
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator $58,090 $46,033 950
Psychiatric Technician $58,080 $46,026 2,040
Forest and Conservation Technician $58,030 $45,989 190
New Accounts Clerk $57,950 $45,929 4,800
General Maintenance Worker $57,790 $45,810 119,650
Insurance Claims Clerk $57,790 $45,810 8,120
Self-Enrichment Teacher $57,790 $45,810 31,120
Photo Processing Worker $57,760 $45,787 400
RV Service Technician $57,720 $45,758 370
Concierge $57,570 $45,646 6,040
Surveying and Mapping Technician $57,360 $45,489 2,540
Medical Equipment Preparer $57,320 $45,460 5,190
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor $57,290 $45,437 250
Computer and Office Machine Repairer $57,290 $45,437 3,240
Geological Technician $57,150 $45,333 280
Utilities Meter Reader $56,960 $45,191 930
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker $56,900 $45,147 5,390
Desktop Publisher $56,660 $44,968 350
School Bus Driver $56,640 $44,953 38,320
Milling Machine Operator $56,560 $44,893 550
Farm Equipment Mechanic $56,550 $44,886 650
Credit Authorizer $56,510 $44,856 730
Other Healthcare Support Worker $56,510 $44,856 5,470
Forging Machine Operator $56,350 $44,737 260
Miscellaneous Construction Worker $56,170 $44,603 250
Solar Photovoltaic Installer $56,160 $44,595 1,230
Separating Machine Operator $55,990 $44,468 3,490
Construction Laborer $55,930 $44,424 52,090
Dispatcher $55,810 $44,334 11,160
Travel Agent $55,580 $44,163 3,180
Food Science Technician $55,470 $44,081 580
Interviewer $55,410 $44,036 9,260
Drilling Machine Operator $55,310 $43,962 70
Other Sales and Related Worker $55,270 $43,932 1,400
Septic Tank Servicer $55,220 $43,895 1,550
Highway Maintenance Worker $55,210 $43,887 13,820
Structural Metal Fabricator $55,080 $43,790 2,040
Extraction Worker Helper $54,910 $43,664 210
Motorcycle Mechanic $54,770 $43,559 270
Dancer $54,746 $43,541 1,170
Sports Book Writer and Runner $54,740 $43,537 100
Other Construction Helper $54,480 $43,343 1,190
Foundry Mold and Coremaker $54,380 $43,269 110
Sailor and Marine Oiler $54,210 $43,142 1,570
Auto Mechanic $54,120 $43,075 32,020
Procurement Clerk $54,080 $43,045 2,680
Other Textile Worker $54,040 $43,015 250
Court and Municipal Clerk $53,500 $42,613 11,850
Eligibility Interviewer $53,430 $42,561 10,220
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner $53,420 $42,553 270
CNC Machine Operator $53,340 $42,494 5,530
Billing and Posting Clerk $53,320 $42,479 32,770
Mixing Machine Operator $53,170 $42,367 4,340
Disc Jockey $53,061 $42,286 450
Heat Treating Equipment Operator $52,940 $42,196 280
Human Resources Assistant $52,920 $42,181 8,800
Paper Goods Machine Operator $52,800 $42,091 3,280
Other Protective Service Worker $52,690 $42,009 1,930
Dental Laboratory Technician $52,460 $41,838 1,890
Prepress Technician and Worker $52,420 $41,808 1,110
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher $52,280 $41,704 850
Other Information and Record Clerk $52,270 $41,696 3,050
Carpet Installer $52,160 $41,614 710
Welding Machine Operator $52,080 $41,555 740
Other Education Worker $52,000 $41,495 1,060
Painter and Plasterer Helper $52,000 $41,495 –
Plumber Helper $52,000 $41,495 4,840
Bridge and Lock Tender $51,560 $41,167 210
Etcher and Engraver $51,540 $41,152 520
Recreation Supervisor $51,320 $40,988 3,250
Other Religious Worker $51,150 $40,862 –
Gambling Dealer $50,860 $40,646 2,010
Lathe Operator $50,760 $40,571 530
Small Engine Mechanic $50,640 $40,482 1,480
Phlebotomist $50,530 $40,400 6,400
Dietetic Technician $50,420 $40,318 1,580
Auto Glass Installer $50,240 $40,184 660
Psychiatric Aide $50,220 $40,169 5,120
Telephone Operator $50,220 $40,169 –
Library Technician $50,060 $40,050 3,390
Agricultural Equipment Operator $50,020 $40,020 –
Quality Control Inspector $49,990 $39,997 19,790
Religious Education Director $49,990 $39,997 3,550
Multiple Machine Tool Operator $49,890 $39,923 3,660
Cutting Machine Operator $49,680 $39,766 1,870
Chemical Equipment Operator $49,640 $39,737 4,270
Aircraft Assembler $49,620 $39,722 280
Administrative Assistant $49,600 $39,707 122,490
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator $49,570 $39,684 230
Semiconductor Processing Technician $49,400 $39,558 1,750
Correspondence Clerk $49,360 $39,528 540
Grinding Machine Operator $49,290 $39,476 2,410
Furnace and Kiln Operator $49,280 $39,468 490
Demonstrator and Product Promoter $49,150 $39,371 4,510
Gambling Surveillance Officer $49,110 $39,342 170
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator $49,030 $39,282 18,420
Craft Artist $49,020 $39,275 50
Food Roasting Machine Operator $49,020 $39,275 1,370
Wellhead Pumper $48,980 $39,245 50
Metal Extruding Machine Operator $48,930 $39,207 1,400
Farm and Home Management Educator $48,860 $39,155 80
Animal Trainer $48,790 $39,103 970
Baggage Porter and Bellhop $48,610 $38,969 3,610
Nursing Assistant $48,590 $38,954 87,990
Pest Control Worker $48,530 $38,909 4,220
Painting and Coating Worker $48,510 $38,894 460
Other Transportation Worker $48,450 $38,850 220
Ophthalmic Medical Technician $48,440 $38,842 4,250
Animal Control Worker $48,420 $38,827 870
Shoe Machine Operator $48,420 $38,827 40
Emergency Medical Technician $48,400 $38,813 14,840
Word Processor and Typist $48,400 $38,813 12,340
Pesticide Applicator $48,380 $38,798 220
Residential Advisor $48,380 $38,798 6,150
Animal Breeder $48,350 $38,775 140
Furniture Finisher $48,340 $38,768 1,000
Gambling Cage Worker $48,340 $38,768 290
Order Clerk $48,320 $38,753 3,530
Camera Equipment Repairer $48,280 $38,723 50
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader $48,220 $38,678 110
Dental Assistant $48,110 $38,596 19,800
Gambling Booth Cashier $48,110 $38,596 830
Medical Appliance Technician $48,080 $38,574 720
Pump Operator $48,010 $38,522 300
Coating and Painting Machine Operator $48,000 $38,514 3,270
Customer Service Representative $48,000 $38,514 141,090
Fence Erector $48,000 $38,514 1,010
Medical Assistant $48,000 $38,514 40,710
Rehabilitation Counselor $47,960 $38,485 3,810
Printing Press Operator $47,860 $38,410 6,700
Bicycle Repairer $47,750 $38,328 970
Carpenter Helper $47,740 $38,321 1,110
Medical Secretary $47,710 $38,298 57,720
Auto Body Repairer $47,670 $38,269 8,530
Parking Enforcement Worker $47,590 $38,209 730
Logging Equipment Operator $47,540 $38,172 290
Upholsterer $47,320 $38,008 480
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator $47,300 $37,993 120
Mobile Home Installer $47,280 $37,978 60
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker $47,240 $37,948 440
Electrician Helper $47,210 $37,926 4,120
Food Service Supervisor $47,190 $37,911 65,580
Social and Human Service Assistant $47,190 $37,911 40,970
Bill and Account Collector $47,170 $37,896 8,800
Shipping and Receiving Clerk $47,100 $37,844 30,750
Tutor $47,100 $37,844 12,730
Fitness Trainer and Instructor $47,090 $37,836 20,140
Butcher and Meat Cutter $47,080 $37,829 4,540
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener $47,070 $37,821 170
Waiter and Waitress $47,020 $37,784 142,940
Stonemason $46,980 $37,754 –
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler $46,970 $37,747 2,240
Cutting and Press Machine Operator $46,930 $37,717 3,340
Textile Cutting Machine Operator $46,810 $37,628 170
Orderly $46,600 $37,471 4,680
Tire Builder $46,550 $37,434 530
Preschool Teacher $46,520 $37,412 23,870
Statistical Assistant $46,520 $37,412 –
Engine and Other Machine Assembler $46,460 $37,367 1,330
Continuous Mining Machine Operator $46,450 $37,359 180
Light Truck Driver $46,330 $37,270 56,490
Cleaning Equipment Operator $46,290 $37,240 710
Counter and Rental Clerk $46,270 $37,225 18,320
Occupational Therapy Aide $46,220 $37,188 250
Hand Cutter and Trimmer $46,190 $37,166 220
Molder, Shaper, and Caster $45,940 $36,979 1,150
General Office Clerk $45,890 $36,942 134,280
Institution and Cafeteria Cook $45,880 $36,935 17,670
Agricultural Technician $45,830 $36,897 380
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator $45,750 $36,838 100
Office Machine Operator $45,740 $36,830 3,780
Food Cooking Machine Operator $45,680 $36,786 1,300
Plating Machine Operator $45,510 $36,659 830
Freezing Equipment Operator $45,460 $36,622 160
Electrical and Electronic Assembler $45,400 $36,577 12,700
Switchboard Operator $45,330 $36,525 1,760
Floral Designer $45,260 $36,473 2,330
Parts Salesperson $45,180 $36,413 7,460
Data Entry Keyer $44,860 $36,175 9,470
Landscaper and Groundskeeper $44,840 $36,160 47,600
Veterinary Assistant $44,750 $36,093 5,790
Crossing Guard and Flagger $44,730 $36,078 10,430
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator $44,660 $36,026 3,260
Hand Laborer and Material Mover $44,630 $36,003 100,950
Aircraft Service Attendant $44,600 $35,981 1,450
Miscellaneous Assembler $44,580 $35,966 33,180
Metal Molding Machine Operator $44,500 $35,906 3,320
Tour and Travel Guide $44,450 $35,869 2,870
Teller $44,400 $35,832 15,040
File Clerk $44,340 $35,787 2,590
Security Guard $44,240 $35,713 134,700
Print Binding and Finishing Worker $44,210 $35,690 1,150
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur $44,160 $35,653 18,130
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator $44,120 $35,623 210
Pharmacy Technician $43,930 $35,482 24,400
Maintenance and Repair Helper $43,870 $35,437 5,310
Woodworking Machine Operator $43,720 $35,325 1,250
Restaurant Cook $43,680 $35,295 71,530
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer $43,660 $35,280 10,430
Tire Repairer and Changer $43,660 $35,280 1,750
Graduate Teaching Assistant $43,610 $35,243 17,390
Production Helper $43,540 $35,191 3,810
Substitute Teacher $43,490 $35,154 36,090
Machine Feeder and Offbearer $43,450 $35,124 770
Medical Transcriptionist $43,260 $34,982 2,710
Receptionist and Information Clerk $43,080 $34,848 65,010
Other Cook $43,000 $34,789 1,090
Reservation and Ticket Agent $42,990 $34,781 5,510
Other Food Processing Worker $42,920 $34,729 400
Skincare Specialist $42,910 $34,721 3,510
Driver/Sales Worker $42,730 $34,587 18,990
Conveyor Operator $42,670 $34,543 720
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician $42,450 $34,379 1,250
Wood Sawing Machine Operator $42,250 $34,230 1,010
Funeral Attendant $42,210 $34,200 1,450
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator $42,130 $34,140 400
Shoe and Leather Worker $42,100 $34,118 –
Other Production Worker $42,070 $34,096 3,370
Mail Clerk $42,020 $34,058 5,990
Airfield Operations Specialist $42,000 $34,043 2,190
Maid and Housekeeper $41,950 $34,006 41,740
Janitor $41,640 $33,775 195,250
Passenger Attendant $41,590 $33,738 3,190
Taxi Driver $41,570 $33,723 –
Telemarketer $41,400 $33,596 1,960
Crop and Nursery Farmworker $40,930 $33,246 2,760
Other Personal Care Worker $40,720 $33,090 1,040
Home Health Aide $39,620 $32,270 663,140
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment $39,390 $32,098 20,390
Nonrestaurant Food Server $39,370 $32,084 17,520
Packaging Machine Operator $39,330 $32,054 18,150
Stocker and Order Filler $39,030 $31,830 146,140
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator $39,030 $31,830 120
Other Motor Vehicle Operator $38,950 $31,771 3,540
Courier and Messenger $38,740 $31,614 7,320
Baker $38,660 $31,554 15,130
Hotel Desk Clerk $38,590 $31,502 10,130
Barber $38,580 $31,495 –
Sewing Machine Operator $38,480 $31,420 6,130
Food Batchmaker $38,470 $31,413 8,460
Teaching Assistant $38,240 $31,241 137,820
Pharmacy Aide $38,040 $31,092 2,360
Recreation Worker $38,040 $31,092 24,790
Animal Caretaker $37,840 $30,943 12,470
Retail Salesperson $37,720 $30,854 238,540
Childcare Worker $37,590 $30,757 44,020
Private Household Cook $37,440 $30,645 140
Locker Room Attendant $37,420 $30,630 2,250
Hand Sewer $37,380 $30,601 120
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter $37,330 $30,563 2,420
Hand Packer and Packager $37,260 $30,511 14,830
Ambulance Driver and Attendant $37,230 $30,489 610
Textile Winding Machine Operator $37,220 $30,481 160
Automotive Service Attendant $37,180 $30,452 3,770
Usher and Ticket Taker $37,110 $30,399 6,910
Shampooer $37,070 $30,370 1,210
School Bus Monitor $36,910 $30,250 19,090
Busser and Dining Room Attendant $36,740 $30,124 41,340
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol $36,590 $30,012 8,740
Garment Presser $36,510 $29,952 1,730
Restaurant Host and Hostess $36,490 $29,937 18,640
Amusement and Recreation Attendant $36,300 $29,796 14,620
Faller $36,190 $29,714 120
Library Assistant $35,990 $29,565 8,010
Parking Attendant $35,920 $29,513 12,440
Fast Food Cook $35,770 $29,401 11,710
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist $35,760 $29,393 20,740
Food Preparation Worker $35,610 $29,282 62,380
Short Order Cook $35,550 $29,237 18,300
Cashier $35,500 $29,200 158,890
Dishwasher $35,450 $29,162 30,680
Physical Therapist Aide $35,380 $29,110 4,950
Fast Food and Counter Worker $35,250 $29,013 168,620
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker $35,050 $28,864 13,020
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker $34,860 $28,723 530
Manicurist and Pedicurist $34,660 $28,574 19,710
Other Food Service Worker $34,340 $28,335 380
Slaughterer and Meat Packer $33,880 $27,992 1,750

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Which other states can I check?

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Questions about pay in New York

What is the highest-paying job in New York?

Cardiologist, with a median of $492,040 in New York (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $301,890 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New York tax.

What is the most common job in New York?

Home Health Aide: about 663,140 people in New York, with a median of $39,620.

How much do you take home on the median New York salary?

The median pay for all jobs in New York is $59,670 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $47,211 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New York tax.

Which job pays more in New York than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in New York, financial services sales agent pays furthest above its US median: $168,340 here, 114% more than the national $78,660.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in New York. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.