Median DOL Salary
$83,724
Total DOL Filings
17,557
Companies Hiring
6,486
Cost of Living Index
125.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Brooklyn, NY$83,724
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Brooklyn, NY is 37.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Brooklyn
Highest-Paying Occupations in Brooklyn
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $355,493 | +176.8% | 6 |
| Chief Executives | $202,800 | -7.5% | 14 |
| Orthodontists | $187,200 | +78.1% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,250 | -24.2% | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,000 | -13.6% | 11 |
| Financial Managers | $150,000 | -30.5% | 43 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $137,049 | -32.9% | 36 |
| Software Developers | $129,195 | -19.9% | 6 |
| Marketing Managers | $122,000 | -29.3% | 78 |
| Dentists, General | $117,156 | -28.6% | 8 |
| Optometrists | $114,400 | -29.8% | 9 |
| Purchasing Managers | $112,091 | -32.1% | 15 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,000 | +1.2% | 8 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,000 | -10.5% | 17 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $109,990 | -20.2% | 9 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,502 | +10.2% | 16 |
| Art Directors | $105,000 | -23.1% | 63 |
| Human Resources Managers | $101,306 | -40.9% | 10 |
| Veterinarians | $100,000 | -23.9% | 12 |
| Sales Managers | $100,000 | -53.4% | 15 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - New York
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for New York.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $237,710 | 13,280 |
| Psychiatrists | $228,580 | 3,850 |
| Chief Executives | $219,320 | 7,830 |
| Radiologists | $216,420 | 1,950 |
| Anesthesiologists | $215,740 | 1,850 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $215,740 | 940 |
| Financial Managers | $215,740 | 67,510 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $215,630 | 1,450 |
| Neurologists | $214,820 | 1,130 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $214,790 | 3,190 |
Salary Trend in Brooklyn, NY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Brooklyn, NY has a cost of living index of 125.1, which is 25.1% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $79,936 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $355,493 | $284,167 |
| Chief Executives | $202,800 | $162,110 |
| Orthodontists | $187,200 | $149,640 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,250 | $127,298 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,000 | $119,904 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Brooklyn, NY stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Brooklyn, NY
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.