Updated May 2026 · BLS OEWS 2025 reference period
65 Highest Paying Jobs in New York (2026)
The highest-paying job in New York is Obstetrician/Gynecologist with a state-aggregated median salary of $319,798 as of 2026, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data weighted across the state's 4 BLS-tracked metros. Across all 65 occupations the average median is $130,483, with 48 occupations paying a six-figure ($100K+) median. New York's average cost-of-living index is 118, so the average median equates to $110,579 of buying power in an average-cost U.S. metro.
The 65 occupations below are ranked by median wage across New York — rolling up wage data across all metropolitan areas in the state. State-level rollups smooth over the substantial intra-state wage variation typical of larger states. For state-level wage comparisons, BLS OEWS state files aggregate across MSAs and non-MSA areas. The aggregation hides legitimate within-state differences: a job in New York's primary metro often pays substantially more (and costs substantially more to live near) than the same job in smaller cities.
Use the per-metro pages for the geographic-specific view. The state-level ranking is most useful for comparing New York to other states, not for comparing within-state options.
Top 10 Highest-Paying Jobs in New York
Ranked by state-aggregated median (50th percentile) salary, employment-weighted across New York's 4 BLS-tracked metros.
State median $319,798 · 2,730 jobs · top metro: New York ($329,750)
Obstetrician/Gynecologists in New York earn $319,798 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (New York) pays $329,750 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $246,893 · 5,420 jobs · top metro: New York ($249,150)
Family Medicine Physicians in New York earn $246,893 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (New York) pays $249,150 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $216,319 · 97,510 jobs · top metro: New York ($221,010)
Financial Managers in New York earn $216,319 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (New York) pays $221,010 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $211,583 · 48,230 jobs · top metro: New York ($215,150)
Sales Managers in New York earn $211,583 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (New York) pays $215,150 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $211,281 · 67,990 jobs · top metro: New York ($215,300)
Computer and Information Systems Managers in New York earn $211,281 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (New York) pays $215,300 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $210,093 · 4,950 jobs · top metro: New York ($216,040)
Pediatricians in New York earn $210,093 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (New York) pays $216,040 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $203,224 · 102,430 jobs · top metro: New York ($208,880)
Lawyers in New York earn $203,224 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (New York) pays $208,880 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $189,986 · 58,530 jobs · top metro: New York ($192,840)
Marketing Managers in New York earn $189,986 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (New York) pays $192,840 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $188,599 · 8,260 jobs · top metro: Albany ($193,780)
Dentists in New York earn $188,599 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Albany) pays $193,780 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $180,154 · 20,670 jobs · top metro: New York ($185,100)
Human Resources Managers in New York earn $180,154 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (New York) pays $185,100 median, materially above the state aggregate.
Full Ranking: All 65 Tracked Occupations
| Rank | Role | Category | State Median | Top Metro | Top Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetrician/Gynecologist | Healthcare | $319,798 | New York | $329,750 | 2,730 |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physician | Healthcare | $246,893 | New York | $249,150 | 5,420 |
| 3 | Financial Manager | Finance | $216,319 | New York | $221,010 | 97,510 |
| 4 | Sales Manager | Management | $211,583 | New York | $215,150 | 48,230 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | Technology | $211,281 | New York | $215,300 | 67,990 |
| 6 | Pediatrician | Healthcare | $210,093 | New York | $216,040 | 4,950 |
| 7 | Lawyer | Legal | $203,224 | New York | $208,880 | 102,430 |
| 8 | Marketing Manager | Management | $189,986 | New York | $192,840 | 58,530 |
| 9 | Dentist | Healthcare | $188,599 | Albany | $193,780 | 8,260 |
| 10 | Human Resources Manager | Management | $180,154 | New York | $185,100 | 20,670 |
| 11 | Software Quality Assurance Analyst | Technology | $172,546 | Rochester | $204,340 | 2,350 |
| 12 | Personal Financial Advisor | Finance | $164,960 | New York | $170,050 | 26,170 |
| 13 | Software Developer | Technology | $163,166 | New York | $166,830 | 132,890 |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Manager | Healthcare | $162,579 | New York | $167,580 | 40,030 |
| 15 | Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $162,022 | New York | $167,650 | 19,840 |
| 16 | Optometrist | Healthcare | $161,340 | Buffalo | $165,640 | 2,990 |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $158,284 | New York | $163,340 | 25,670 |
| 18 | Computer Network Architect | Technology | $157,397 | New York | $163,010 | 11,790 |
| 19 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | $151,188 | New York | $156,150 | 3,860 |
| 20 | General and Operations Manager | Management | $149,775 | New York | $157,000 | 207,070 |
| 21 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | $140,683 | New York | $141,320 | 23,520 |
| 22 | Statistician | Technology | $137,340 | New York | $137,510 | 1,500 |
| 23 | Information Security Analyst | Technology | $137,214 | New York | $140,470 | 12,610 |
| 24 | Data Scientist | Technology | $131,735 | New York | $135,980 | 26,020 |
| 25 | Engineers (Other) | Engineering | $129,769 | New York | $135,300 | 7,460 |
| 26 | Financial Examiner | Finance | $129,344 | New York | $133,380 | 14,470 |
| 27 | Software Quality Assurance Tester | Technology | $127,505 | New York | $130,540 | 12,720 |
| 28 | Financial Analyst | Finance | $126,859 | New York | $128,930 | 57,280 |
| 29 | Computer Occupations (Other) | Technology | $124,208 | New York | $126,910 | 18,020 |
| 30 | Computer Systems Analyst | Technology | $122,201 | New York | $128,340 | 31,910 |
| 31 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | $122,158 | New York | $128,340 | 8,560 |
| 32 | Management Analyst | Management | $120,412 | New York | $124,390 | 75,690 |
| 33 | Web Developer | Technology | $117,576 | New York | $119,190 | 16,160 |
| 34 | Computer Programmer | Technology | $116,833 | New York | $126,750 | 8,820 |
| 35 | Database Architect | Technology | $116,434 | New York | $121,550 | 4,370 |
| 36 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $115,890 | New York | $119,720 | 234,140 |
| 37 | Network Architect | Technology | $115,599 | New York | $119,390 | 20,850 |
| 38 | Audiologist | Healthcare | $108,093 | New York | $115,070 | 720 |
| 39 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | $107,749 | New York | $109,990 | 9,710 |
| 40 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $107,058 | New York | $109,720 | 16,660 |
| 41 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | $106,075 | New York | $107,330 | 18,880 |
| 42 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $105,392 | New York | $107,650 | 24,580 |
| 43 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | $104,313 | New York | $105,840 | 13,610 |
| 44 | Speech-Language Pathologist | Healthcare | $104,186 | New York | $107,860 | 17,750 |
| 45 | Business Professor (Postsecondary) | Education | $103,432 | New York | $104,770 | 8,060 |
| 46 | Accountant | Finance | $103,099 | New York | $105,650 | 125,850 |
| 47 | Web Designer | Technology | $102,991 | New York | $104,820 | 4,580 |
| 48 | Operations Research Analyst | Technology | $101,548 | New York | $103,110 | 7,720 |
| 49 | Architect | Engineering | $99,445 | New York | $99,710 | 11,140 |
| 50 | Market Research Analyst | Management | $98,509 | New York | $100,520 | 86,520 |
| 51 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $98,410 | New York | $101,460 | 13,900 |
| 52 | Loan Officer | Finance | $97,973 | New York | $101,570 | 12,280 |
| 53 | Secondary School Teacher | Education | $97,949 | New York | $100,800 | 86,870 |
| 54 | Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Healthcare | $94,534 | New York | $96,930 | 18,900 |
| 55 | Elementary School Teacher | Education | $93,769 | New York | $96,900 | 113,360 |
| 56 | Computer Network Support Specialist | Technology | $83,876 | New York | $86,930 | 7,940 |
| 57 | Public Relations Specialist | Creative | $82,418 | New York | $84,130 | 28,100 |
| 58 | Electrician | Trades | $78,687 | New York | $79,020 | 43,250 |
| 59 | Plumber | Trades | $77,895 | New York | $78,610 | 25,400 |
| 60 | Graphic Designer | Creative | $77,620 | New York | $79,280 | 16,800 |
| 61 | Paralegal | Legal | $73,299 | New York | $75,330 | 38,550 |
| 62 | Carpenter | Trades | $72,146 | New York | $74,300 | 41,000 |
| 63 | Writer/Author | Creative | $70,611 | Albany | $78,050 | 290 |
| 64 | Welder | Trades | $60,386 | New York | $61,680 | 7,950 |
| 65 | Automotive Technician | Trades | $57,001 | Rochester | $58,530 | 35,460 |
Why These Roles Pay the Most in New York
New York is anchored by New York City's finance, legal, and corporate-management cluster, which pulls upper-percentile pay for those occupations far above national averages. Healthcare and higher-education roles also pay above national norms. The city's high cost of living absorbs a meaningful share of the nominal premium.
$New York tracks $4 BLS-published metros covering approximately $2,299,310 workers across the $65 occupations on this page. State-aggregated medians are employment-weighted across metros, which is the right way to read "state pay" when BLS publishes by metro. The Obstetrician/Gynecologist top spot reflects New York pulling the upper end of the distribution; smaller metros in New York typically pay 10–25% less for the same role.
Metro-by-Metro Detail
For salary data specific to one metro within New York, see:
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest paying job in New York is Obstetrician/Gynecologist with a state median salary of $319,798. The top-paying metro for this role is New York at $329,750 median. The role employs roughly 2,730 workers across New York.
48 of the 65 BLS-tracked occupations in New York have a state-aggregated median salary of $100,000 or higher. That places this state in the upper tier nationally for high-paying occupations.
Across 65 BLS-tracked occupations, the average median salary in New York is $130,483. The figure is employment-weighted across 4 metros, so larger occupations and larger metros contribute proportionally more. Cost-of-living-adjusted to a national-average baseline, it equates to $110,579.
BLS OEWS publishes wage data by Metropolitan Statistical Area. For New York, this page aggregates New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany. Some non-MSA areas (small towns, rural counties) are excluded from OEWS metro tables but covered in BLS state-level summaries; we use metro-level data to preserve the percentile granularity.
Every wage figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program at bls.gov/oes — public domain federal survey data covering about 1.2 million U.S. employers. State aggregates are computed by employment-weighting metro-level percentile wages across the BLS-tracked metros in New York.
State aggregates are employment-weighted across the BLS-tracked metros in New York, using OEWS 2025 data.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2026.