Median DOL Salary
$106,898
Total DOL Filings
305,081
Companies Hiring
37,190
Cost of Living Index
125.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
New York, NY$106,898
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in New York, NY is 75.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in New York
Highest-Paying Occupations in New York
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $242,250 | +10.5% | 238 |
| Models | $208,000 | +131.1% | 316 |
| Financial Managers | $188,000 | -12.9% | 2,314 |
| Lawyers | $180,000 | +1.6% | 3,473 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,000 | +36.3% | 27 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $164,045 | +50.9% | 169 |
| Software Developers | $156,998 | -2.6% | 53 |
| Musicians and Singers | $156,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $155,000 | -7.2% | 1,179 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,000 | -28.6% | 2,237 |
| Marketing Managers | $147,243 | -14.7% | 1,828 |
| Data Scientists | $145,000 | +15.6% | 14 |
| Human Resources Managers | $142,906 | -16.6% | 266 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,462 | -19.1% | 167 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $140,000 | +4.1% | 82 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $135,000 | +6% | 148 |
| Mathematicians | $135,000 | +36.9% | 286 |
| Sales Managers | $130,000 | -39.4% | 465 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $128,461 | -27.2% | 17 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $125,715 | +19% | 42 |
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 New York, NY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
New York, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $242,250 | $193,645 |
| Models | $208,000 | $166,267 |
| Financial Managers | $188,000 | $150,280 |
| Lawyers | $180,000 | $143,885 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $175,000 | $139,888 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.