New York wages
Northeast region · all-occupation average · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Across all occupations, New York has a median annual wage of $58,560 and a mean of $80,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2024) — +18.3% versus the $49,500 US median. That makes it #4 of 51 states by mean wage. About 9,541,880 people are employed here. The highest-paying tracked job in New York is Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($239,200+ median). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer and experience.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Common jobs in New York: pay vs the US
Median annual wage in New York for widely-searched occupations, next to the national median:
| Occupation | New York median | US median | New York jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $161,260 | $133,080 | 104,130 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,600 | $93,600 | 204,120 |
| Electricians | $77,460 | $62,350 | 40,380 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,520 | $57,440 | 61,410 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $101,780 | $81,680 | 111,860 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $82,480 | $62,340 | 103,920 |
| Lawyers | $177,210 | $151,160 | 91,440 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,460 | $62,970 | 22,630 |
| Pharmacists | $136,350 | $137,480 | 21,330 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $93,050 | $76,290 | 54,360 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Software Developers · Registered Nurses · Electricians · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Accountants and Auditors · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Lawyers · Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · Pharmacists · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Highest-paying tracked jobs in New York
The best-paid of the 124 curated occupations in New York, by median wage:
| # | Occupation | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $239,200+ | $290,170 |
| 2 | Financial Managers | $215,740 | $244,250 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $214,790 | $213,480 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $209,980 | $222,160 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $197,390 | $201,790 |
| 6 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $189,890 | $175,220 |
| 7 | Lawyers | $177,210 | $208,080 |
| 8 | Public Relations Managers | $173,780 | $214,930 |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $173,530 | $185,520 |
| 10 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $173,340 | $205,460 |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $172,590 | $195,720 |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | $171,440 | $192,040 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wage in New York?
The median annual wage across all occupations in New York is $58,560 and the mean is $80,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2024), which is +18.3% versus the US median of $49,500. New York ranks #4 of 51 states by mean wage.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
Among tracked occupations, the highest-paying in New York include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($239,200+), Financial Managers ($215,740), Family Medicine Physicians ($214,790). See the full list on this page.
Are New York wages before or after tax?
These are gross wages from the BLS OEWS survey, before income and payroll tax. New York's state income tax (if any), federal tax and deductions reduce take-home pay. Use a paycheck calculator for after-tax figures.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. These are statewide survey estimates before tax; pay varies by metro, employer and experience, and cost of living differs widely within New York. Information only, not financial advice. See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-20