Median DOL Salary
$82,192
Total DOL Filings
870
Companies Hiring
350
Cost of Living Index
125.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Staten Island, NY$82,192
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Staten Island, NY is 34.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Staten Island
Highest-Paying Occupations in Staten Island
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,628 | -10.2% | 11 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,797 | -17.5% | 7 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $82,694 | -44.8% | 14 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,477 | -5.8% | 7 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,133 | -21.4% | 12 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $73,782 | -24.9% | 8 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,079 | -29.7% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapists | $70,044 | -26.6% | 6 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,583 | -31.3% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $65,926 | -33.7% | 34 |
| Civil Engineers | $63,137 | -38.4% | 10 |
| Cost Estimators | $62,750 | -24.3% | 6 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $61,000 | -9.3% | 19 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $55,765 | -45.2% | 7 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $54,840 | -35.4% | 8 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $52,000 | -38.3% | 5 |
| Budget Analysts | $52,000 | -39.8% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $47,258 | -48.5% | 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 Staten Island, NY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Staten Island, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,628 | $78,040 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,797 | $66,984 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $82,694 | $66,103 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,477 | $62,731 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,133 | $59,259 |
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.