Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Careers in New York City: pay and employment for 717 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 35620), which includes New York City, Newark and Jersey City and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not New York City city limits. It spans New York and New Jersey.
Quick answer
In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area (CBSA 35620), BLS OEWS counted 9,492,000 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $61,430 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Anesthesiologist ($460,800), Orthopedic Surgeon ($341,430), Airline Pilot ($335,270). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (644,700), Sales Associate (202,080), Registered Nurse (197,740).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area at 112.6 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 13% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in New York City.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Anesthesiologist$460,800 median · 7,080 employed
- Orthopedic Surgeon$341,430 median · 1,520 employed
- Airline Pilot$335,270 median · 10,030 employed
- OB-GYN$329,750 median · 2,470 employed
- Pathologist$327,770 median · 1,140 employed
- CEO$301,440 median · 7,180 employed
- Emergency Medicine Physician$289,440 median · 3,070 employed
- Physicians, All Other$265,930 median · 17,210 employed
- Psychiatrist$249,130 median · 4,180 employed
- Financial Manager$221,010 median · 89,960 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides644,700 employed · $39,680 median
- Sales Associate202,080 employed · $38,280 median
- Registered Nurse197,740 employed · $119,720 median
- Janitor183,030 employed · $42,840 median
- Operations Manager177,850 employed · $157,000 median
- Cashier173,830 employed · $35,950 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers166,040 employed · $35,420 median
- Security Guard142,760 employed · $43,980 median
- Server138,720 employed · $47,610 median
- Office Clerks, General136,580 employed · $47,670 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Elevator Mechanic$136,000 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$135,270 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$133,640 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$132,810 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Power Plant Operator$131,770 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Flight Attendant$127,740 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Aircraft Mechanic$127,140 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Ship Engineers$122,820 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Lineman$122,480 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$121,600 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in New York City
Registered Nurse$119,720 medianCRNA$321,030 medianParalegal$75,330 medianNurse Practitioner$163,340 medianLPN$75,910 medianCNA$49,270 medianDental Hygienist$109,720 medianDentist$190,010 medianAccountant$105,650 medianMedical Assistant$48,370 medianRadiology Tech$102,730 medianSurgical Tech$84,120 medianPhysician Assistant$167,650 medianElectrician$79,020 medianAnesthesiologist$460,800 medianPhysical Therapist$107,650 medianPharmacist$141,320 medianLawyer$208,880 medianUltrasound Tech$107,250 medianProject Manager$126,660 medianArchitect$99,710 medianSoftware Engineer$166,830 medianRadiologist$465,780 medianPharmacy Technician$44,640 medianPsychiatrist$249,130 medianDermatologist$374,000 medianReal Estate Agent$103,550 medianPlumber$78,610 medianPediatrician$216,040 medianBartender$61,220 medianHVAC Technician$77,990 medianRespiratory Therapist$110,490 medianData Scientist$135,980 medianPhlebotomist$49,980 medianDental Assistant$48,430 medianMRI Tech$118,360 medianInterior Designer$76,580 medianSterile Processing Technician$58,870 medianExecutive Assistant$83,840 medianWeb Developer$104,820 medianOptometrist$161,030 medianOccupational Therapist$101,460 medianLibrarian$81,670 medianSpeech Pathologist$107,860 medianVeterinarian$156,150 medianVet Tech$59,680 medianServer$47,610 medianConstruction Manager$158,000 medianActuary$161,460 medianHR Manager$185,100 medianMarketing Manager$192,840 medianChef$71,780 medianGraphic Designer$79,280 medianSchool Psychologist$117,540 medianConstruction Worker$61,270 medianCivil Engineer$107,330 medianOffice Manager$80,760 medianSecurity Guard$43,980 medianElectrical Engineer$128,340 medianMechanical Engineer$109,990 medianClinical Psychologist$120,510 medianRadiation Therapist$135,550 medianUX Designer$119,190 medianMassage Therapist$50,600 medianFinancial Advisor$170,050 medianMedical Coder$61,190 medianAudiologist$115,070 medianFashion Designer$99,560 medianPodiatrist$108,160 medianCreative Director$142,990 medianAdministrative Assistant$51,440 medianPrincipal$163,210 medianOperations Manager$157,000 medianWelder$61,680 medianTruck Driver$65,040 medianProperty Manager$96,950 medianEsthetician$46,490 medianForensic Scientist$81,670 medianBank Teller$47,230 medianPathologist$327,770 medianPersonal Trainer$53,580 medianPhysical Therapy Assistant$75,620 medianJournalist$101,670 medianMortician$72,860 medianCEO$301,440 medianCarpenter$74,300 medianLineman$122,480 medianMechanic$57,760 medianNutritionist$86,690 medianCyber Security Analyst$140,470 medianLoan Officer$101,570 medianNetwork Engineer$163,010 medianBookkeeper$60,640 medianRecruiter$89,780 medianEpidemiologist$98,340 medianUnderwriter$98,410 medianReceptionist$44,690 medianBiomedical Engineer$110,830 medianDetective$106,440 medianAerospace Engineer$126,620 medianChemical Engineer$126,830 medianHospital Administrator$167,580 medianJudge$204,160 medianPrivate Investigator$59,140 medianSales Manager$215,150 medianHome Inspector$90,800 medianMeteorologist$128,790 medianInsurance Agent$80,620 medianAthletic Trainer$76,500 medianPhotographer$60,050 medianSystem Administrator$119,390 medianAnimator$96,760 medianChemist$85,150 medianTechnical Writer$111,050 medianEconomist$176,090 median
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All 717 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $39,680U.S. $35,800 | $41,120 | 644,700 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38,280U.S. $35,410 | $43,950 | 202,080 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $119,720U.S. $97,550 | $119,600 | 197,740 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $42,840U.S. $36,840 | $45,520 | 183,030 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $157,000U.S. $105,770 | $189,200 | 177,850 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,950U.S. $32,880 | $38,180 | 173,830 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,420U.S. $31,200 | $37,130 | 166,040 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,980U.S. $38,020 | $46,140 | 142,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,610U.S. $35,230 | $55,000 | 138,720 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,670U.S. $45,010 | $50,080 | 136,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38,600U.S. $37,330 | $42,380 | 131,080 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38,890U.S. $36,780 | $42,530 | 126,920 | n/a | n/a |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,590U.S. $44,770 | $54,410 | 125,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $51,440U.S. $47,540 | $53,310 | 122,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $166,830U.S. $135,980 | $165,870 | 121,000 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,290U.S. $40,240 | $45,280 | 118,290 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $105,650U.S. $83,680 | $119,280 | 111,930 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,550U.S. $49,590 | $60,860 | 108,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,900U.S. $63,970 | $96,400 | 98,900 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $80,760U.S. $69,500 | $86,010 | 95,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $208,880U.S. $159,670 | $224,840 | 94,610 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $93,750U.S. $69,990 | $106,910 | 91,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $221,010U.S. $166,570 | $250,570 | 89,960 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,270U.S. $42,260 | $50,810 | 79,480 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,520U.S. $78,760 | $106,310 | 79,290 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,640U.S. $50,670 | $62,710 | 77,010 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,840U.S. $76,590 | $90,000 | 76,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,800U.S. $72,040 | $100,020 | 75,780 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,690U.S. $38,010 | $45,430 | 74,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,740U.S. $37,390 | $43,200 | 69,250 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $126,660U.S. $102,320 | $131,730 | 68,910 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $124,390U.S. $101,860 | $133,590 | 67,630 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $65,040U.S. $58,640 | $69,020 | 65,100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,670U.S. $35,320 | $38,790 | 63,530 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $215,300U.S. $175,140 | $224,990 | 62,430 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $81,140U.S. $72,080 | $96,210 | 61,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,690U.S. $44,080 | $53,020 | 61,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $167,890U.S. $78,660 | $182,580 | 59,450 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,440U.S. $44,860 | $52,480 | 58,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $192,840U.S. $166,790 | $207,770 | 54,730 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $105,540U.S. $76,210 | $92,940 | 54,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $128,930U.S. $102,740 | $148,350 | 53,870 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,230U.S. $45,930 | $51,870 | 52,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $89,780U.S. $75,940 | $98,100 | 52,370 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,930U.S. $48,520 | $63,580 | 52,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,450U.S. $36,280 | $41,610 | 51,020 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,270U.S. $47,120 | $67,440 | 50,870 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,530U.S. $39,150 | $45,800 | 50,410 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,870U.S. $34,980 | $40,010 | 48,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $215,150U.S. $148,270 | $233,770 | 44,870 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,370U.S. $45,690 | $49,590 | 44,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,010U.S. $35,510 | $50,440 | 40,030 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,500U.S. $64,370 | $96,560 | 39,310 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $92,120U.S. $83,050 | $98,820 | 39,190 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,550U.S. $45,260 | $50,130 | 38,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,220U.S. $34,340 | $63,630 | 38,510 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $36,980U.S. $33,980 | $42,750 | 37,600 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,690U.S. $61,860 | $78,800 | 36,580 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,020U.S. $63,190 | $88,670 | 36,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $71,510U.S. $62,890 | $73,480 | 35,860 | n/a | n/a |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,860U.S. $45,930 | $50,850 | 35,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $167,580U.S. $123,860 | $193,180 | 35,260 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $169,800U.S. $141,900 | $180,660 | 34,400 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $74,300U.S. $60,580 | $80,560 | 34,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,330U.S. $62,890 | $80,260 | 33,850 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,600U.S. $46,800 | $71,540 | 33,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $56,160U.S. $48,500 | $57,770 | 32,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,910U.S. $64,400 | $75,020 | 32,410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,350U.S. $77,710 | $92,580 | 29,360 | n/a | n/a |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,790U.S. $47,920 | $60,110 | 29,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $63,130U.S. $59,650 | $66,550 | 28,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $57,760U.S. $50,620 | $61,820 | 28,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,990U.S. $79,920 | $108,250 | 28,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,230U.S. $38,140 | $55,540 | 28,140 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $36,120U.S. $35,790 | $51,650 | 27,660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $108,460U.S. $90,360 | $137,130 | 27,020 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $39,640U.S. $44,650 | $44,130 | 26,880 | n/a | n/a |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,220U.S. $41,670 | $48,730 | 26,760 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $128,340U.S. $105,850 | $129,150 | 26,540 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,020U.S. $59,350 | $68,560 | 26,200 | n/a | n/a |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,670U.S. $34,810 | $38,410 | 25,580 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,640U.S. $45,750 | $47,550 | 25,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $84,130U.S. $74,750 | $99,240 | 24,820 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,930U.S. $46,420 | $52,050 | 24,720 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $97,560U.S. $79,860 | $101,150 | 24,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $34,910U.S. $35,760 | $36,380 | 24,390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $66,540U.S. $59,550 | $76,390 | 24,350 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $170,050U.S. $105,070 | $217,170 | 23,980 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,050U.S. $80,730 | $104,670 | 23,380 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $135,980U.S. $120,230 | $144,700 | 23,160 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $53,580U.S. $47,160 | $65,410 | 22,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $91,610U.S. $65,120 | $94,060 | 22,270 | n/a | n/a |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,840U.S. $69,280 | $86,900 | 22,190 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38,440U.S. $36,560 | $42,620 | 21,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,990U.S. $61,010 | $79,730 | 21,820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $163,340U.S. $132,300 | $162,620 | 21,680 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $80,620U.S. $62,280 | $107,190 | 21,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,650U.S. $102,760 | $110,480 | 21,240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,610U.S. $63,800 | $90,820 | 21,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $163,210U.S. $105,870 | $153,550 | 20,920 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,430U.S. $48,070 | $51,560 | 20,870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $64,330 | 20,280 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $71,780U.S. $62,470 | $74,840 | 20,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $141,320U.S. $140,910 | $142,420 | 20,000 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,580U.S. $64,330 | $83,390 | 19,890 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,130U.S. $59,050 | $73,350 | 19,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $39,120U.S. $35,360 | $42,360 | 19,450 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,540U.S. $35,830 | $45,620 | 19,280 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $81,790U.S. $74,450 | $86,430 | 19,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,720U.S. $38,770 | $46,920 | 19,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,410U.S. $37,290 | $48,210 | 18,760 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $36,500U.S. $31,200 | $39,780 | 18,530 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $185,100U.S. $149,280 | $204,790 | 18,480 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $149,990U.S. $114,130 | $169,710 | 18,450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,910U.S. $32,150 | $37,910 | 18,420 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $116,980U.S. $87,520 | $125,760 | 18,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Flight AttendantSOC 53-2031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $127,740U.S. $63,580 | $127,220 | 18,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.8% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $119,390U.S. $99,130 | $122,580 | 17,690 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,610U.S. $67,880 | $80,430 | 17,250 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $265,930U.S. $265,930 | $270,690 | 17,210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,040U.S. $41,300 | $53,280 | 16,880 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $167,650U.S. $135,880 | $163,570 | 16,800 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $102,120U.S. $77,920 | $119,160 | 16,600 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38,890U.S. $37,160 | $42,290 | 16,560 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,160U.S. $48,570 | $54,770 | 16,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,340U.S. $35,100 | $38,030 | 16,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $126,910U.S. $116,580 | $133,070 | 16,230 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,930U.S. $62,930 | $93,240 | 16,220 | n/a | n/a |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38,790U.S. $43,220 | $43,330 | 16,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,570U.S. $80,390 | $108,740 | 16,090 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,230U.S. $43,030 | $47,640 | 15,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,330U.S. $100,840 | $122,340 | 15,590 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,870U.S. $37,450 | $48,130 | 15,270 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,860U.S. $97,870 | $115,310 | 15,260 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $85,730U.S. $77,440 | $89,740 | 15,240 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,280U.S. $62,960 | $85,950 | 15,160 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $128,090U.S. $107,310 | $154,400 | 15,040 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $119,190U.S. $104,000 | $130,190 | 14,990 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $106,420U.S. $59,280 | $92,410 | 14,960 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $95,980U.S. $78,000 | $96,060 | 14,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $93,220U.S. $58,940 | $85,240 | 14,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,430U.S. $74,260 | $102,040 | 14,700 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,950U.S. $69,990 | $120,390 | 14,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $109,720U.S. $98,100 | $109,220 | 14,230 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,920U.S. $35,150 | $36,840 | 14,220 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,910U.S. $34,890 | $37,930 | 14,040 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $66,580U.S. $56,730 | $71,380 | 14,030 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,550U.S. $43,350 | $55,840 | 13,980 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $135,270U.S. $106,040 | $142,320 | 13,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,440U.S. $38,100 | $46,430 | 13,930 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $53,820U.S. $44,470 | $56,910 | 13,780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $133,380U.S. $94,160 | $143,750 | 13,400 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $65,310U.S. $49,690 | $66,040 | 13,310 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,010U.S. $64,820 | $111,940 | 13,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,950U.S. $78,620 | $135,980 | 13,080 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $139,670U.S. $117,330 | $155,130 | 12,770 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $102,730U.S. $80,110 | $103,600 | 12,700 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,100U.S. $42,910 | $51,420 | 12,430 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,780U.S. $61,770 | $75,150 | 12,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,440U.S. $50,290 | $68,910 | 12,400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $158,000U.S. $114,990 | $162,800 | 12,120 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $82,450U.S. $60,280 | $88,920 | 12,090 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $109,580U.S. $81,100 | $138,620 | 11,950 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,420U.S. $49,400 | $69,930 | 11,930 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,990U.S. $49,100 | $62,790 | 11,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,460U.S. $100,330 | $107,110 | 11,640 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $82,380U.S. $78,740 | $92,640 | 11,610 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,180U.S. $50,340 | $63,720 | 11,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $130,540U.S. $104,300 | $130,580 | 11,460 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,900U.S. $35,360 | $41,480 | 11,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $95,050U.S. $59,850 | $100,710 | 11,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $140,470U.S. $129,180 | $149,280 | 11,330 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $66,110U.S. $47,320 | $77,790 | 10,930 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,260U.S. $64,520 | $76,760 | 10,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $81,670U.S. $68,270 | $89,870 | 10,690 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $133,640U.S. $107,230 | $148,430 | 10,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,780U.S. $30,890 | $36,760 | 10,410 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $105,960U.S. $256,560 | $194,860 | 10,380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,570U.S. $76,690 | $121,180 | 10,350 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $90,800U.S. $74,690 | $93,640 | 10,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,710U.S. $99,280 | $114,000 | 10,240 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $163,010U.S. $134,050 | $161,380 | 10,230 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $134,010U.S. $106,660 | $146,900 | 10,210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,350U.S. $41,340 | $47,210 | 10,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $180,460U.S. $167,220 | $195,750 | 10,100 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,360U.S. $103,410 | $121,410 | 10,090 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $335,270U.S. $232,140 | $297,880 | 10,030 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $82,970U.S. $69,390 | $93,730 | 10,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,360U.S. $35,880 | $39,330 | 9,990 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $89,130U.S. $78,210 | $96,980 | 9,900 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $36,600U.S. $33,580 | $38,200 | 9,610 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,920U.S. $55,570 | $78,290 | 9,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $82,180U.S. $72,550 | $90,420 | 9,520 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $57,330U.S. $45,920 | $56,210 | 9,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $36,440U.S. $35,670 | $38,390 | 9,370 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,320U.S. $48,700 | $64,520 | 9,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,610U.S. $61,160 | $87,260 | 9,050 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,490U.S. $58,470 | $61,560 | 9,010 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $142,990U.S. $114,850 | $161,120 | 8,980 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,720U.S. $48,590 | $60,810 | 8,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $92,540U.S. $82,320 | $99,180 | 8,860 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,620U.S. $45,850 | $49,620 | 8,760 | n/a | n/a |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,980U.S. $39,390 | $51,020 | 8,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $105,840U.S. $102,440 | $114,700 | 8,540 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,490U.S. $35,070 | $47,510 | 8,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $65,670U.S. $57,020 | $73,940 | 8,390 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52,290U.S. $49,280 | $56,350 | 8,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $94,740U.S. $66,810 | $94,790 | 8,330 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,550U.S. $52,830 | $113,500 | 8,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,400U.S. $62,680 | $87,020 | 8,180 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $120,510U.S. $100,580 | $129,390 | 8,170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $57,920U.S. $54,890 | $60,330 | 8,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $71,300U.S. $54,920 | $75,620 | 8,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,190U.S. $51,140 | $66,990 | 8,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $54,790U.S. $58,040 | $57,420 | 8,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $192,360U.S. $146,910 | $208,800 | 7,940 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $117,540U.S. $95,990 | $117,730 | 7,890 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,590U.S. $52,260 | $65,680 | 7,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $72,300U.S. $58,100 | $77,780 | 7,800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $133,690U.S. $104,920 | $142,470 | 7,800 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $63,500U.S. $58,260 | $66,110 | 7,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,070U.S. $49,230 | $62,400 | 7,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $56,850U.S. $50,610 | $57,050 | 7,640 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $51,190U.S. $38,950 | $51,200 | 7,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $183,890U.S. $171,270 | $197,060 | 7,580 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $106,440U.S. $93,790 | $113,870 | 7,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $137,800U.S. $104,590 | $160,770 | 7,550 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $136,500U.S. $83,510 | $153,870 | 7,530 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,980U.S. $45,230 | $53,200 | 7,390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $171,810U.S. $148,080 | $189,490 | 7,370 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $102,550U.S. $74,330 | $95,000 | 7,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,890U.S. $55,940 | $66,450 | 7,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38,310U.S. $32,910 | $39,380 | 7,290 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $190,010U.S. $170,950 | $202,800 | 7,240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $151,630U.S. $126,060 | $155,000 | 7,220 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $76,910 | not published | 7,220 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,600U.S. $44,390 | $47,110 | 7,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $301,440U.S. $213,990 | $392,410 | 7,180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,930U.S. $65,750 | $87,500 | 7,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $460,800U.S. $391,490 | $354,810 | 7,080 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,860U.S. $36,910 | $42,760 | 7,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,250U.S. $96,590 | $109,210 | 7,020 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $110,490U.S. $82,280 | $113,400 | 7,010 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $109,990U.S. $104,110 | $117,500 | 6,960 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,470U.S. $95,420 | $117,330 | 6,930 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52,980U.S. $54,210 | $59,180 | 6,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,110U.S. $88,940 | $113,050 | 6,890 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38,790U.S. $42,290 | $41,470 | 6,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,280U.S. $60,070 | $62,720 | 6,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $104,770U.S. $99,080 | $123,550 | 6,840 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,280U.S. $50,260 | $61,630 | 6,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $85,150U.S. $91,240 | $97,940 | 6,750 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,410U.S. $81,370 | $111,900 | 6,740 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,170U.S. $66,150 | $79,250 | 6,710 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,620U.S. $45,780 | $54,840 | 6,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,780U.S. $36,670 | $41,160 | 6,700 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,140U.S. $39,200 | $45,120 | 6,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $126,750U.S. $100,390 | $128,880 | 6,670 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $64,730U.S. $62,280 | $68,630 | 6,470 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,930U.S. $76,220 | $92,760 | 6,330 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $84,120U.S. $64,650 | $84,590 | 6,320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $128,340U.S. $120,630 | $129,720 | 6,290 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $42,470U.S. $40,140 | $48,000 | 6,220 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $54,370U.S. $47,030 | $58,450 | 6,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,860U.S. $60,810 | $77,870 | 6,110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,210U.S. $64,830 | $101,880 | 6,110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $74,610U.S. $58,430 | $74,060 | 6,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $76,730U.S. $61,800 | $84,380 | 6,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $53,940U.S. $49,230 | $58,150 | 6,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,930U.S. $38,630 | $50,940 | 6,050 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,320U.S. $35,240 | $38,670 | 6,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,320U.S. $90,150 | $99,740 | 6,020 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,900U.S. $63,890 | $77,240 | 5,820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $135,300U.S. $122,930 | $138,950 | 5,780 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,680U.S. $53,750 | $67,430 | 5,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,450U.S. $53,040 | $62,990 | 5,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,870U.S. $39,630 | $48,160 | 5,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $55,100U.S. $45,570 | $53,460 | 5,670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,160U.S. $38,150 | $46,890 | 5,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Fashion DesignerSOC 27-1022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,560U.S. $80,960 | $113,040 | 5,540 | Bachelor's degree | +0.1% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,690U.S. $76,400 | $89,300 | 5,490 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $131,540U.S. $139,500 | $140,400 | 5,460 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $76,580U.S. $67,190 | $77,780 | 5,460 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 5,430 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,600U.S. $58,450 | $61,880 | 5,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,670U.S. $62,200 | $263,250 | 5,360 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,430U.S. $78,760 | $107,730 | 5,320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $92,050U.S. $80,250 | $95,360 | 5,290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,870U.S. $47,700 | $57,640 | 5,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,220U.S. $39,280 | $45,970 | 5,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $80,640U.S. $75,350 | $96,080 | 5,120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $127,140U.S. $79,870 | $138,480 | 5,110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $57,820U.S. $48,430 | $57,130 | 5,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,830U.S. $66,270 | $96,960 | 5,030 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,470U.S. $59,300 | $99,530 | 5,020 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,850U.S. $38,290 | $46,300 | 4,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,510U.S. $42,240 | $51,680 | 4,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $249,150U.S. $244,180 | $236,510 | 4,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,680U.S. $47,380 | $61,500 | 4,850 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,540U.S. $63,820 | $83,210 | 4,820 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,340U.S. $51,850 | $63,750 | 4,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $40,970U.S. $39,070 | $43,850 | 4,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $40,610U.S. $40,110 | $46,760 | 4,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,190U.S. $50,020 | $62,360 | 4,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,800U.S. $42,670 | $50,630 | 4,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $132,810U.S. $93,530 | $141,560 | 4,610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $72,340U.S. $66,770 | $67,810 | 4,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,490U.S. $45,330 | $52,670 | 4,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $54,530U.S. $48,560 | $58,310 | 4,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $216,040U.S. $210,040 | $201,550 | 4,510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,360U.S. $52,540 | $66,840 | 4,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 4,410 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,940U.S. $45,250 | $54,870 | 4,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,060U.S. $65,510 | $79,670 | 4,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,000U.S. $42,360 | $54,180 | 4,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $63,650U.S. $62,130 | $64,680 | 4,340 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,840U.S. $44,910 | $51,190 | 4,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,750U.S. $58,750 | $66,030 | 4,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $399,990U.S. $414,010 | $364,870 | 4,290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,820U.S. $92,650 | $109,450 | 4,200 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $249,130U.S. $281,870 | $251,460 | 4,180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $87,210U.S. $74,310 | $87,780 | 4,180 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,820U.S. $46,170 | $51,510 | 4,120 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $93,420U.S. $92,100 | $87,670 | 4,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $102,740U.S. $80,340 | $112,360 | 3,950 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Subway and Streetcar OperatorsSOC 53-4041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,140U.S. $86,380 | $89,750 | 3,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $57,920U.S. $42,540 | $60,020 | 3,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $74,530U.S. $48,280 | $75,870 | 3,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,550U.S. $60,600 | $82,300 | 3,850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $122,480U.S. $95,320 | $110,670 | 3,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $104,810U.S. $78,620 | $108,100 | 3,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,980U.S. $39,320 | $47,810 | 3,800 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Train ConductorSOC 53-4031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,000U.S. $78,000 | $75,040 | 3,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $74,060U.S. $49,450 | $73,680 | 3,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $170,780U.S. $125,470 | $186,660 | 3,720 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,320U.S. $60,020 | $81,950 | 3,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $174,390U.S. $133,660 | $202,940 | 3,630 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $121,550U.S. $104,620 | $125,550 | 3,630 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,750U.S. $40,960 | $46,850 | 3,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,430U.S. $50,160 | $61,450 | 3,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,130U.S. $79,940 | $104,400 | 3,600 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,050U.S. $44,660 | $71,860 | 3,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $173,810U.S. $133,000 | $186,140 | 3,520 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,610U.S. $37,080 | $50,270 | 3,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $79,370U.S. $66,270 | $81,960 | 3,490 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,530U.S. $47,810 | $59,370 | 3,480 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,050U.S. $47,260 | $67,940 | 3,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $147,570U.S. $124,900 | $151,480 | 3,440 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,780U.S. $53,340 | $74,700 | 3,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,590U.S. $75,420 | $110,330 | 3,430 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $56,780U.S. $48,990 | $56,430 | 3,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Passenger AttendantsSOC 53-6061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,590U.S. $37,720 | $41,860 | 3,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $64,110U.S. $64,070 | $75,260 | 3,380 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,850U.S. $37,180 | $55,130 | 3,370 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $85,510U.S. $82,220 | $93,870 | 3,350 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,780U.S. $57,510 | $65,190 | 3,270 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $136,000U.S. $109,910 | $134,710 | 3,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,710U.S. $43,600 | $47,750 | 3,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,520U.S. $48,250 | $61,920 | 3,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,620U.S. $68,380 | $73,320 | 3,220 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,190U.S. $49,500 | $59,190 | 3,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $156,150U.S. $130,100 | $166,290 | 3,150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $90,990U.S. $95,200 | $105,430 | 3,130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,320U.S. $60,390 | $63,460 | 3,120 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,050U.S. $50,580 | $58,410 | 3,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,780U.S. $74,340 | $100,430 | 3,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $76,400U.S. $55,440 | $77,160 | 3,100 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,250U.S. $84,620 | $112,240 | 3,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $289,440U.S. $335,550 | $249,060 | 3,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $69,480U.S. $57,080 | $73,700 | 3,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $118,360U.S. $95,480 | $115,940 | 3,020 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $92,300U.S. $62,120 | $94,810 | 3,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $68,460U.S. $61,660 | $72,800 | 3,010 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $93,410U.S. $74,990 | $95,180 | 3,000 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,610U.S. $45,130 | $59,900 | 2,980 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $82,000U.S. $78,190 | $85,760 | 2,960 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,170U.S. $52,100 | $71,270 | 2,940 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,980U.S. $47,670 | $60,190 | 2,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,410U.S. $50,270 | $49,120 | 2,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,340U.S. $62,370 | $92,620 | 2,910 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,260U.S. $66,140 | $82,200 | 2,910 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,010U.S. $40,410 | $44,480 | 2,910 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,170U.S. $103,020 | $101,030 | 2,870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52,040U.S. $44,580 | $55,960 | 2,850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $93,980U.S. $96,980 | $104,700 | 2,830 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $91,130U.S. $66,940 | $86,480 | 2,800 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,000U.S. $46,850 | $56,240 | 2,800 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $161,460U.S. $130,000 | $166,660 | 2,780 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35,060U.S. $35,840 | $38,170 | 2,770 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,900U.S. $50,690 | $57,370 | 2,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,980U.S. $61,540 | $91,360 | 2,750 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| BailiffsSOC 33-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,360U.S. $56,600 | $79,540 | 2,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,350U.S. $47,180 | $46,980 | 2,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,140U.S. $53,830 | $61,820 | 2,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-4061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,150U.S. $70,070 | $80,270 | 2,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,170U.S. $101,110 | $106,880 | 2,700 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $65,330U.S. $61,990 | $71,420 | 2,610 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $123,210U.S. $109,270 | $128,310 | 2,600 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,410U.S. $55,690 | $68,290 | 2,600 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $82,920U.S. $67,960 | $96,440 | 2,590 | n/a | n/a |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $161,030U.S. $136,570 | $157,350 | 2,580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $94,890U.S. $83,910 | $101,220 | 2,560 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,320U.S. $58,930 | $78,640 | 2,560 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,190U.S. $50,990 | $66,770 | 2,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $87,590U.S. $60,170 | $91,110 | 2,520 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $73,490U.S. $77,640 | $93,560 | 2,500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesSOC 13-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,820U.S. $82,890 | $139,300 | 2,490 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,500U.S. $44,350 | $45,130 | 2,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $329,750U.S. $292,910 | $292,030 | 2,470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,460U.S. $37,710 | $46,670 | 2,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $97,760U.S. $78,580 | $107,520 | 2,430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $179,730U.S. $149,230 | $199,050 | 2,420 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $39,680U.S. $45,760 | $44,150 | 2,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $94,390U.S. $79,520 | $108,370 | 2,410 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,360U.S. $46,330 | $49,750 | 2,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,860U.S. $68,020 | $87,910 | 2,340 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,760U.S. $37,360 | $47,520 | 2,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $321,030U.S. $236,590 | $290,150 | 2,310 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $144,930U.S. $130,220 | $148,770 | 2,300 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $102,060U.S. $62,780 | $101,920 | 2,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,350U.S. $46,380 | $51,440 | 2,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $56,870U.S. $51,330 | $57,040 | 2,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,970U.S. $35,660 | $43,960 | 2,230 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $109,620U.S. $127,410 | $119,540 | 2,200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $74,960U.S. $72,300 | $74,600 | 2,200 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $70,130U.S. $53,140 | $74,770 | 2,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1112 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $144,130U.S. $128,500 | $172,210 | 2,180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,610U.S. $38,120 | $52,970 | 2,180 | n/a | n/a |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $111,050U.S. $90,390 | $111,070 | 2,170 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,520U.S. $38,300 | $40,100 | 2,170 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $170,890U.S. $140,300 | $194,390 | 2,100 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,000U.S. $56,850 | $49,990 | 2,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $106,230U.S. $92,460 | $110,830 | 2,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $492,150U.S. $496,010 | $420,460 | 2,050 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,550U.S. $37,680 | $42,260 | 2,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| DermatologistSOC 29-1213 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $374,000U.S. $328,730 | $323,720 | 2,040 | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,240U.S. $46,680 | $62,890 | 2,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,820U.S. $59,570 | $97,370 | 2,010 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,860U.S. $76,400 | $80,330 | 2,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,560U.S. $40,130 | $40,900 | 2,000 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $121,600U.S. $77,970 | $123,050 | 1,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,920U.S. $35,060 | $39,380 | 1,990 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,420U.S. $36,300 | $41,480 | 1,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $111,380U.S. $98,920 | $123,520 | 1,970 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $97,510U.S. $73,130 | $101,120 | 1,960 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,340U.S. $91,640 | $102,010 | 1,950 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $465,780U.S. $420,860 | $365,850 | 1,950 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,600U.S. $42,290 | $47,190 | 1,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,530U.S. $54,240 | $62,840 | 1,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $94,030U.S. $69,250 | $99,170 | 1,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,250U.S. $40,450 | $48,350 | 1,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $66,170U.S. $76,580 | $78,580 | 1,880 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,000U.S. $41,600 | $51,480 | 1,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,500U.S. $58,650 | $71,580 | 1,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,910U.S. $107,110 | $117,950 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $160,300U.S. $161,740 | $167,920 | 1,780 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,890U.S. $55,720 | $67,730 | 1,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsSOC 33-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $65,710U.S. $75,920 | $74,190 | 1,720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,550U.S. $51,520 | $60,990 | 1,720 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,700U.S. $77,570 | $98,710 | 1,680 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersSOC 27-1027 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,880U.S. $75,240 | $102,670 | 1,620 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $63,170U.S. $52,230 | $69,170 | 1,610 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,980U.S. $93,250 | $110,490 | 1,580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,150U.S. $89,320 | $103,430 | 1,570 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,140U.S. $72,110 | $96,380 | 1,560 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| AnimatorSOC 27-1014 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $96,760U.S. $102,030 | $109,310 | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,970U.S. $73,710 | $120,330 | 1,520 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Orthopedic SurgeonSOC 29-1242 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $341,430U.S. $358,550 | $347,610 | 1,520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,730U.S. $49,120 | $69,120 | 1,500 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,640U.S. $68,080 | $116,710 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,990U.S. $46,570 | $51,460 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,170U.S. $83,820 | $115,480 | 1,470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,350U.S. $38,630 | $51,680 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $137,510U.S. $105,650 | $145,760 | 1,460 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Architecture Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $123,760U.S. $96,870 | $111,750 | 1,460 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,600U.S. $79,350 | $110,610 | 1,460 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Real Estate BrokerSOC 41-9021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $73,220 | not published | 1,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,650U.S. $55,090 | $69,320 | 1,440 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $85,080U.S. $71,900 | $86,860 | 1,440 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,800U.S. $37,640 | $50,390 | 1,430 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| ShampooersSOC 39-5093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,620U.S. $32,600 | $37,530 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,210U.S. $80,260 | $111,580 | 1,400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,160U.S. $49,610 | $60,130 | 1,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,260U.S. $66,120 | $76,280 | 1,390 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,850U.S. $43,780 | $47,340 | 1,360 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| PodiatristSOC 29-1081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,160U.S. $160,300 | $148,270 | 1,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,870U.S. $65,790 | $105,730 | 1,340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $85,710U.S. $87,990 | $96,080 | 1,330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $76,500U.S. $62,520 | $81,290 | 1,330 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,610U.S. $75,440 | $93,290 | 1,300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,190U.S. $74,090 | $80,410 | 1,300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Fence ErectorsSOC 47-4031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,600U.S. $47,980 | $53,410 | 1,290 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $54,590U.S. $48,690 | $58,750 | 1,290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $204,160U.S. $153,990 | $188,200 | 1,280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Designers, All OtherSOC 27-1029 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $82,170U.S. $64,950 | $93,590 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $73,790U.S. $64,950 | $75,380 | 1,250 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,380U.S. $115,160 | $113,410 | 1,240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $130,960U.S. $117,860 | $126,620 | 1,230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,070U.S. $98,070 | $122,820 | 1,220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,400U.S. $35,450 | $44,490 | 1,220 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherSOC 25-1069 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $81,180U.S. $72,990 | $96,150 | 1,210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| AcupuncturistSOC 29-1291 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,550U.S. $76,040 | $99,600 | 1,210 | Master's degree | +8.6% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $225,900U.S. $123,220 | $204,770 | 1,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,700U.S. $85,020 | $116,890 | 1,190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $51,620U.S. $50,890 | $61,730 | 1,190 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,100U.S. $35,680 | $45,660 | 1,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,110U.S. $44,810 | $46,330 | 1,190 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $84,070U.S. $71,550 | $88,290 | 1,180 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,360U.S. $56,460 | $75,480 | 1,180 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,690U.S. $46,550 | $50,460 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $68,990U.S. $60,850 | $80,500 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| PathologistSOC 29-1222 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $327,770U.S. $312,400 | $310,550 | 1,140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,580U.S. $42,670 | $66,410 | 1,140 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,690U.S. $51,610 | $63,400 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,890U.S. $78,350 | $85,280 | 1,120 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $97,860U.S. $103,170 | $115,190 | 1,120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $63,040U.S. $48,150 | $71,500 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,690U.S. $58,340 | $79,450 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| TailorSOC 51-6052 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,050U.S. $41,640 | $65,180 | 1,100 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,150U.S. $61,560 | $73,970 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $124,810U.S. $47,340 | $230,140 | 1,090 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $66,050U.S. $61,960 | $70,030 | 1,090 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $131,770U.S. $102,040 | $123,810 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Signal and Track Switch RepairersSOC 49-9097 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,530U.S. $92,460 | $95,800 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $181,970U.S. $172,250 | $191,320 | 1,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,970U.S. $47,450 | $71,420 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $90,230U.S. $72,420 | $94,850 | 1,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,140U.S. $51,220 | $71,950 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $99,850U.S. $84,290 | $108,090 | 1,020 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,950U.S. $65,030 | $103,430 | 1,010 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $80,770U.S. $73,620 | $89,390 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Air Traffic ControllerSOC 53-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $148,080 | not published | 1,010 | Associate's degree | +1.7% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $110,830U.S. $109,370 | $125,360 | 980 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| DancerSOC 27-2031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 980 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $83,110U.S. $63,420 | $99,910 | 970 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Parking Enforcement WorkersSOC 33-3041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,040U.S. $46,730 | $49,600 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.1% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,020U.S. $39,990 | $58,400 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Proofreaders and Copy MarkersSOC 43-9081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,740U.S. $51,120 | $67,880 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | -0.9% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $135,550U.S. $105,310 | $144,060 | 960 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSOC 47-2171 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,890U.S. $58,970 | $105,860 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,830U.S. $51,320 | $63,070 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $125,340U.S. $101,370 | $123,830 | 940 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $72,860U.S. $55,010 | $70,620 | 940 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,070U.S. $57,550 | $67,890 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $132,140U.S. $123,920 | $151,960 | 930 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,690U.S. $76,590 | $97,500 | 920 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Costume AttendantsSOC 39-3092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,230U.S. $50,400 | $85,630 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,960U.S. $57,430 | $89,320 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,590U.S. $41,590 | $45,310 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $104,690U.S. $100,310 | $116,860 | 870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $57,110U.S. $47,880 | $58,430 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Furniture FinishersSOC 51-7021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,020U.S. $44,540 | $51,820 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.5% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $139,560U.S. $122,570 | $135,570 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $40,710 | not published | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $57,260U.S. $49,880 | $60,750 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| EconomistSOC 19-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $176,090U.S. $124,720 | $184,860 | 850 | Master's degree | +4.7% |
| Artists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-1019 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $71,240 | not published | 840 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,180U.S. $57,660 | $102,560 | 840 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Cooks, All OtherSOC 35-2019 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,630U.S. $37,690 | $44,940 | 830 | No formal educational credential | +5.2% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,400U.S. $48,540 | $54,460 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,300U.S. $50,860 | $68,270 | 820 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,030U.S. $51,440 | $76,720 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| StonemasonsSOC 47-2022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,200U.S. $57,390 | $63,990 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.4% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $55,960U.S. $47,720 | $53,720 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,050U.S. $43,380 | $53,260 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,370U.S. $50,080 | $60,390 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $81,670U.S. $72,060 | $85,170 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Rail Car RepairersSOC 49-3043 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,250U.S. $67,530 | $86,410 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $34,790U.S. $39,680 | $39,680 | 800 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,220U.S. $110,840 | $116,480 | 790 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $71,310U.S. $68,120 | $71,870 | 780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $126,620U.S. $134,960 | $140,000 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| ArchivistSOC 25-4011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,450U.S. $64,550 | $80,650 | 760 | Master's degree | +3.4% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,610U.S. $49,910 | $74,920 | 760 | n/a | n/a |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,990U.S. $52,600 | $72,310 | 760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52,150U.S. $42,780 | $49,670 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,730U.S. $77,270 | $91,070 | 750 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,410U.S. $46,170 | $49,130 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Traffic TechniciansSOC 53-6041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $81,910U.S. $59,090 | $75,280 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,540U.S. $41,800 | $63,260 | 740 | No formal educational credential | +2.7% |
| Funeral Home ManagersSOC 11-9171 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $113,620U.S. $78,790 | $131,200 | 730 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $104,200U.S. $88,720 | $110,190 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Lighting TechnicianSOC 27-4015 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $87,510U.S. $68,060 | $92,420 | 720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.8% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersSOC 47-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,080U.S. $47,550 | $71,930 | 690 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Medical Appliance TechniciansSOC 51-9082 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,850U.S. $48,030 | $51,400 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $76,380U.S. $64,050 | $76,290 | 660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $140,730U.S. $115,210 | $150,030 | 650 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Ship EngineersSOC 53-5031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $122,820U.S. $109,530 | $126,400 | 650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.7% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,850U.S. $43,530 | $45,200 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-9161 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,980U.S. $93,330 | $121,350 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,950U.S. $67,820 | $75,090 | 630 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Fabric and Apparel PatternmakersSOC 51-6092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,250U.S. $62,750 | $102,590 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.0% |
| Carpet InstallersSOC 47-2041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,590U.S. $50,340 | $71,550 | 620 | No formal educational credential | -16.4% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,030U.S. $62,640 | $101,710 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $46,890U.S. $46,340 | $52,450 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherSOC 51-6099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,830U.S. $37,280 | $46,490 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.4% |
| ArbitratorSOC 23-1022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,430U.S. $75,530 | $82,530 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $64,020U.S. $73,010 | $74,430 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,720U.S. $65,160 | $79,300 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,830U.S. $76,870 | $85,590 | 580 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,020U.S. $52,130 | $60,990 | 580 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,190U.S. $39,460 | $41,650 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $41,690U.S. $41,220 | $43,350 | 570 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,650U.S. $117,790 | $123,720 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,890U.S. $64,920 | $76,690 | 560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $100,130U.S. $66,710 | $162,980 | 560 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,880U.S. $43,960 | $44,110 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsSOC 11-9131 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,150U.S. $96,660 | $102,970 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,220U.S. $63,520 | $87,900 | 550 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $73,400U.S. $74,510 | $74,740 | 540 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical TechniciansSOC 53-3011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,620U.S. $35,450 | $40,290 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1053 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,460U.S. $94,980 | $112,250 | 530 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $115,070U.S. $95,780 | $115,890 | 530 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,120U.S. $60,190 | $76,580 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,830U.S. $42,420 | $42,190 | 520 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $126,830U.S. $125,040 | $126,240 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,790U.S. $59,920 | $70,370 | 500 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,450U.S. $99,650 | $115,320 | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandSOC 51-9022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,000U.S. $42,660 | $57,060 | 450 | No formal educational credential | -19.2% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,650U.S. $70,720 | $74,710 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,070U.S. $65,700 | $95,250 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,900U.S. $47,920 | $56,310 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Cutters and Trimmers, HandSOC 51-9031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,160U.S. $38,020 | $42,100 | 440 | No formal educational credential | -18.9% |
| Etchers and EngraversSOC 51-9194 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,020U.S. $43,310 | $57,520 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,350U.S. $36,670 | $40,970 | 420 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,010U.S. $48,750 | $52,590 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Disc Jockeys, Except RadioSOC 27-2091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7072 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,540U.S. $61,770 | $70,800 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,340U.S. $87,220 | $112,950 | 400 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,810U.S. $101,920 | $104,070 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Animal Control WorkersSOC 33-9011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,790U.S. $45,660 | $59,240 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Genetic CounselorSOC 29-9092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,130U.S. $100,040 | $115,310 | 390 | Master's degree | +10.4% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,370U.S. $49,000 | $83,110 | 390 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-9151 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,000U.S. $40,610 | $62,500 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,120U.S. $59,320 | $71,280 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Personal Service Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9179 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,320U.S. $69,770 | $91,520 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,610U.S. $63,520 | $88,630 | 370 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesSOC 49-2096 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,930U.S. $48,420 | $58,780 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.5% |
| ChoreographerSOC 27-2032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $170,780U.S. $55,310 | $160,640 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,540U.S. $96,710 | $103,970 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $147,490U.S. $112,860 | $137,070 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Exercise PhysiologistSOC 29-1128 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,380U.S. $59,460 | $72,310 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
| Correspondence ClerksSOC 43-4021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,650U.S. $46,800 | $54,810 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| BoilermakerSOC 47-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,420U.S. $76,410 | $90,710 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentSOC 49-2093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,760U.S. $84,890 | $86,920 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Power Distributors and DispatchersSOC 51-8012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,250U.S. $106,730 | $129,420 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.2% |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsSOC 29-2091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,520U.S. $81,110 | $102,410 | 320 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
| Desktop PublishersSOC 43-9031 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,020U.S. $55,290 | $73,830 | 320 | Associate's degree | -14.5% |
| Foundry Mold and CoremakersSOC 51-4071 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,210U.S. $48,110 | $55,140 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -23.0% |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and TunersSOC 49-9063 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,730U.S. $46,420 | $59,150 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,630U.S. $82,280 | $90,990 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,330U.S. $48,220 | $47,790 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.0% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,300U.S. $73,900 | $79,820 | 290 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 290 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,500U.S. $62,470 | $73,740 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Medical DosimetristSOC 29-2036 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $176,030U.S. $147,470 | $177,710 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersSOC 49-2092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,210U.S. $56,210 | $70,140 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,430U.S. $32,640 | $47,540 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,700U.S. $50,620 | $56,960 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,870U.S. $87,820 | $115,310 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,170U.S. $48,040 | $52,600 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Transportation Workers, All OtherSOC 53-6099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,220U.S. $45,650 | $59,080 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| MeteorologistSOC 19-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,790U.S. $99,070 | $172,010 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All OtherSOC 49-9069 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,520U.S. $68,990 | $79,680 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and RepairersSOC 51-6041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,960U.S. $37,800 | $47,920 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Marine Engineers and Naval ArchitectsSOC 17-2121 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,230U.S. $112,230 | $122,570 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Motorcycle MechanicSOC 49-3052 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,320U.S. $48,580 | $64,860 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,700U.S. $42,770 | $50,530 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsSOC 29-1022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $342,730U.S. $352,220 | $288,440 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.6% |
| Nurse MidwifeSOC 29-1161 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $159,730U.S. $134,040 | $158,770 | 240 | Master's degree | +11.5% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,680U.S. $46,340 | $47,770 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,790U.S. $36,220 | $65,750 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,110U.S. $50,140 | $54,910 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Motion Picture ProjectionistsSOC 39-3021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,270U.S. $38,270 | $83,770 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -6.2% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,600U.S. $93,750 | $111,020 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| PaperhangersSOC 47-2142 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,450U.S. $52,140 | $65,090 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,390U.S. $58,170 | $69,100 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,920U.S. $56,550 | $65,220 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Occupational Therapy AidesSOC 31-2012 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,260U.S. $39,160 | $47,100 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersSOC 51-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,590U.S. $65,380 | $56,880 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,580U.S. $49,030 | $46,840 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.2% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,470U.S. $78,120 | $86,190 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Survey ResearchersSOC 19-3022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,620U.S. $69,460 | $92,340 | 190 | Master's degree | -4.8% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,900U.S. $52,800 | $55,670 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| HistorianSOC 19-3093 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,400U.S. $76,750 | $81,980 | 180 | Master's degree | +3.0% |
| Makeup ArtistSOC 39-5091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,150U.S. $97,150 | $118,920 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersSOC 51-9123 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,610U.S. $41,600 | $66,300 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +1.3% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,740U.S. $78,850 | $93,580 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Library Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1082 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,920U.S. $80,340 | $112,820 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Agricultural InspectorsSOC 45-2011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,210U.S. $49,940 | $72,100 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Helpers--Extraction WorkersSOC 47-5081 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,470U.S. $47,730 | $58,120 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-6061 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,030U.S. $38,180 | $45,410 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -12.5% |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6062 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,420U.S. $38,760 | $47,960 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.6% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,400U.S. $76,780 | $94,290 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| MathematicianSOC 15-2021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,590U.S. $126,710 | $144,880 | 150 | Master's degree | +0.6% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,500U.S. $81,390 | $89,120 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| ArchaeologistSOC 19-3091 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,310U.S. $70,770 | $82,730 | 150 | Master's degree | +6.0% |
| Cooks, Private HouseholdSOC 35-2013 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $47,940 | not published | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsSOC 51-2051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,130U.S. $46,880 | $62,410 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansSOC 19-4043 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,150U.S. $53,350 | $61,670 | 140 | Associate's degree | +3.6% |
| Sewers, HandSOC 51-6051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,380U.S. $36,480 | $38,960 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -12.0% |
| HydrologistSOC 19-2043 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,100U.S. $96,600 | $103,800 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Helpers--RoofersSOC 47-3016 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,780U.S. $44,160 | $48,290 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -0.1% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All OtherSOC 37-3019 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,570U.S. $46,860 | $64,030 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and BlastersSOC 47-5032 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,520U.S. $61,390 | $103,540 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Bridge and Lock TendersSOC 53-6011 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,720U.S. $57,700 | $55,490 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersSOC 53-7121 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,890U.S. $58,870 | $63,150 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Political ScientistSOC 19-3094 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $142,080 | not published | 110 | Master's degree | -2.0% |
| Pediatric SurgeonSOC 29-1243 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $293,440U.S. $559,030 | $388,320 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersSOC 51-4194 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,580U.S. $50,060 | $50,850 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.8% |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6063 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,350U.S. $39,530 | $43,060 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.7% |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9191 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,820U.S. $46,460 | $49,400 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.3% |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9193 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,460U.S. $41,330 | $56,430 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3021 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,060U.S. $82,890 | $76,640 | 100 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Nuclear TechnicianSOC 19-4051 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $171,470U.S. $110,240 | $148,710 | 100 | Associate's degree | +1.1% |
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsSOC 33-2022 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,240U.S. $56,870 | $65,130 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +13.1% |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6064 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,230U.S. $38,670 | $45,960 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.3% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- New York City
- BLS source geography
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 35620
- States
- New York, New Jersey
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York City?
In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area (CBSA 35620), BLS OEWS counted 9,492,000 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $61,430 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Anesthesiologist ($460,800), Orthopedic Surgeon ($341,430), Airline Pilot ($335,270).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 35620), which includes New York City, Newark and Jersey City and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not New York City city limits. It spans New York and New Jersey.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 35620). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs nyc”, “highest paying jobs in nyc”, “best jobs in nyc” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).