Occupations With the Highest Reported Median Wages in New York, NY

879 occupations have a published Bureau of Labor Statistics median wage in New York, NY for 2025. Rows are ordered by reported annual median wage.

Occupations

OccupationMedian annual wageEmploymentSalary page
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$78,8901,120View salary detail
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$78,730750View salary detail
Healthcare Social Workers$78,61017,250View salary detail
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78,61021,040View salary detail
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians$78,61021,040View salary detail
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$78,6109,050View salary detail
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78,5404,820View salary detail
Biofuels Processing Technicians$78,500290View salary detail
Plant and System Operators, All Other$78,500290View salary detail
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$78,290—View salary detail
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$78,13019,770View salary detail
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78,0604,380View salary detail
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$77,99021,820View salary detail
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$77,8602,340View salary detail
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$77,830580View salary detail
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$77,71080View salary detail
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,58019,890View salary detail
Archivists$77,450760View salary detail
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$77,430600View salary detail
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77,4008,180View salary detail
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$77,2602,910View salary detail
Architectural and Civil Drafters$77,1706,710View salary detail
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$77,1501,090View salary detail
Museum Technicians and Conservators$77,030820View salary detail
Sheet Metal Workers$76,7306,080View salary detail
Interior Designers$76,5805,460View salary detail
Athletic Trainers$76,5001,330View salary detail
Roofers$76,4003,100View salary detail
Tool and Die Makers$76,380660View salary detail
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76,1901,300View salary detail
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$75,9209,580View salary detail
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,91032,410View salary detail
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$75,9005,820View salary detail
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$75,78012,430View salary detail
Hearing Aid Specialists$75,720590View salary detail
Computer User Support Specialists$75,69036,580View salary detail
Physical Therapist Assistants$75,6203,220View salary detail
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$75,33033,850View salary detail
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,2601,390View salary detail
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75,26010,780View salary detail
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,2601,390View salary detail
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$75,060100View salary detail
Occupational Therapy Assistants$74,9602,200View salary detail
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$74,6106,100View salary detail
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$74,5303,860View salary detail
Spa Managers$74,320370View salary detail
Personal Service Managers, All Other$74,320370View salary detail
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators$74,320370View salary detail
Carpenters$74,30034,210View salary detail
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$74,120530View salary detail

Career and skills data: O*NET (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.