Median DOL Salary
$103,607
Total DOL Filings
432
Companies Hiring
54
Cost of Living Index
125.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Niskayuna, NY$103,607
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Niskayuna, NY is 70.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Niskayuna
Highest-Paying Occupations in Niskayuna
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $109,500 | -3.4% | 5 |
| Chemical Engineers | $107,100 | -19.2% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $105,000 | -6.7% | 60 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $101,000 | -13.8% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,000 | -4.9% | 78 |
| Materials Scientists | $95,000 | -24.3% | 7 |
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 Niskayuna, NY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Niskayuna, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $109,500 | $87,530 |
| Chemical Engineers | $107,100 | $85,612 |
| Electrical Engineers | $105,000 | $83,933 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $101,000 | $80,735 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,000 | $79,936 |
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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.