Median DOL Salary
$85,392
Total DOL Filings
557
Companies Hiring
151
Cost of Living Index
125.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Poughkeepsie, NY$85,392
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Poughkeepsie, NY is 40.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Poughkeepsie
Highest-Paying Occupations in Poughkeepsie
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $83,205 | -20.9% | 6 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,326 | -26.3% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $72,000 | -21.6% | 9 |
| Electrical Engineers | $68,482 | -39.2% | 6 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,453 | -33.2% | 5 |
| Environmental Engineers | $61,526 | -37.1% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $57,013 | -42.7% | 12 |
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 Poughkeepsie, NY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Poughkeepsie, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $83,205 | $66,511 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,326 | $58,614 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $72,000 | $57,554 |
| Electrical Engineers | $68,482 | $54,742 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,453 | $54,718 |
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.