Median DOL Salary
$85,388
Total DOL Filings
75
Companies Hiring
12
Cost of Living Index
125.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Canton, NY$85,388
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Canton, NY is 40.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Canton
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lawrence University | 41 | $72,240 | Other | |
| State University of New York at Canton | 26 | $65,000 | Other | |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CANTON | 9 | $60,800 | Other | |
| Poulin Grain, Inc. | 2 | $70,595 | Other | |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | 2 | $208,000 | Other | |
| HEALEY MEDICAL PRACTICE PLLC | 1 | $240,000 | Other | |
| ST LAWRENCE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE | 1 | $63,961 | Other | |
| Natel Energy, Inc | 1 | $101,535 | Other | |
| CANTON POTSDAM HOSPITAL | 1 | $250,000 | Other | |
| SUNY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AT CANTON | 1 | $52,500 | Other | |
| Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center | 1 | $274,560 | Other | |
| SUNY CANTON | 1 | $74,500 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Canton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,702 | -34.9% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,532 | -40.6% | 5 |
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 Canton, NY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Canton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,702 | $51,720 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,532 | $51,584 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Canton, NY stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Canton, 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.