Salaries in Southwest New York

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area • 452 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Obstetricians and Gynecologists $338,32030
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,200120
      Physicians, All Other $229,800120
      Family Medicine Physicians $212,81050
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $174,820100
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $174,540160
      Dentists, General $170,230150
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $158,400320
      Chief Executives $158,200210
      Sales Managers $149,630250
      Marketing Managers $139,120200
      Human Resources Managers $138,190170
      Natural Sciences Managers $132,94050
      Optometrists $132,35050
      Pharmacists $132,280300
      Purchasing Managers $131,20060
      Fundraising Managers $129,99030
      Veterinarians $128,37090
      Physician Assistants $128,190160
      Nurse Practitioners $127,330270
      Personal Financial Advisors $126,820100
      Financial Managers $126,330490
      Industrial Production Managers $123,750370
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $122,22080
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $121,88030
      Managers, All Other $119,710160
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $115,97050
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $113,110140
      Engineers, All Other $112,790190
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $111,75040
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $109,55050
      Administrative Services Managers $109,430170
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $106,430400
      Software Developers $105,650440
      Medical and Health Services Managers $104,840400
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $104,340230
      Project Management Specialists $104,170760
      Power Plant Operators $103,64080
      Lawyers $103,120410
      Chemists $102,97070
      Labor Relations Specialists $101,240120
      Electrical Engineers $100,990130
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $100,71040
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,21050
      Mechanical Engineers $99,040290
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $96,490140
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,220230
      Facilities Managers $94,640200
      Environmental Engineers $94,43060
      Industrial Engineers $93,540660
      Materials Engineers $93,51050
      Information Security Analysts $93,45060
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $92,750110
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $92,60070
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $92,57090
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $92,220130
      Construction Managers $92,000130
      Computer Network Architects $91,84060
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $91,580160
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $91,03050
      Sales Engineers $90,31040
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $89,54040
      Civil Engineers $89,190230
      Management Analysts $88,290300
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $88,130230
      Physical Therapists $87,880340
      General and Operations Managers $87,6403,600
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $86,120240
      Registered Nurses $82,8002,850
      Financial and Investment Analysts $82,440120
      Respiratory Therapists $82,44090
      Social Workers, All Other $82,220110
      Operations Research Analysts $82,07040
      Fish and Game Wardens $81,99030
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,360120
      Urban and Regional Planners $81,09060
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,030100
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $80,95080
      Data Scientists $80,26080
      Foresters $80,24030
      Computer Programmers $79,87060
      Computer Systems Analysts $79,690170
      Gas Plant Operators $78,94040
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $78,900130
      Accountants and Auditors $78,5201,210
      Logisticians $78,490120
      Real Estate Sales Agents $78,37070
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,280330
      Biological Scientists, All Other $78,17090
      Speech-Language Pathologists $78,070210
      Legislators $77,72070
      Social and Community Service Managers $77,540380
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,65060
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $76,550110
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,34060
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $76,340240
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $75,880130
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,8801,120
      Conservation Scientists $75,75030
      Occupational Therapists $75,520240
      Dental Hygienists $75,470270
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,9301,190
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,570650
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $73,96050
      Fire Inspectors and Investigators $73,93030
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $73,36070
      School Psychologists $73,330120
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $73,290230
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $72,94050
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,330180
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $71,77080
      Computer Occupations, All Other $71,650150
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $71,470340
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $71,07080
      Electricians $70,690390
      Surveyors $70,42030
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $70,34060
      Cost Estimators $69,750210
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $69,720700
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $69,600110
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $69,580
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $69,54030
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $69,29040
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $68,910200
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,7002,220
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,310210
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,84030
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,520690
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,510400
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $67,490520
      Human Resources Specialists $67,100710
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $66,59090
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $66,570130
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $66,420130
      Food Service Managers $66,360240
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,250670
      Lodging Managers $66,22080
      Funeral Home Managers $66,16040
      Instructional Coordinators $66,110320
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $66,01040
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $65,92040
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $65,89040
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $65,860320
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $65,55050
      Firefighters $65,520220
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $65,510120
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $65,24060
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,960610
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,7501,150
      Fundraisers $64,550140
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $64,540170
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $64,48070
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $64,15060
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,980460
      Database Administrators $63,91030
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $63,910290
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $63,46080
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $63,43050
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,290870
      Public Relations Specialists $63,150210
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,9301,100
      Roofers $62,900100
      Chefs and Head Cooks $62,740230
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $62,70060
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,570150
      Construction and Building Inspectors $62,540210
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $62,52080
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,4302,690
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $62,410230
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,2901,900
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,26040
      Postal Service Clerks $62,190270
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,030170
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,970380
      Computer Network Support Specialists $61,96080
      Credit Analysts $61,92070
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,920160
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,910160
      Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $61,88040
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,620170
      Loan Officers $61,470210
      Mechanical Drafters $61,42080
      Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $61,42030
      Clergy $61,010160
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $61,010100
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $60,92080
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,900310
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $60,840290
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,810410
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,790590
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $60,510220
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,510610
      Compliance Officers $60,420560
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,4201,280
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $60,37050
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $60,34040
      Machinists $60,310740
      Tool and Die Makers $60,150100
      Surgical Technologists $60,07040
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $60,06040
      Producers and Directors $59,99040
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $59,940120
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,900600
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $59,53040
      Medical Equipment Repairers $59,33030
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $59,240110
      Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $59,00050
      Editors $58,99040
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,690580
      Training and Development Specialists $58,450360
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $58,380290
      Opticians, Dispensing $58,190170
      Graphic Designers $57,980170
      Health Education Specialists $57,510100
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,2902,100
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $57,250140
      Chemical Technicians $57,06070
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $56,98040
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,880620
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,810100
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $56,730
      Tutors $56,650140
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $56,640190
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,560560
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $56,540130
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $56,29030
      Physical Therapist Assistants $56,190110
      Healthcare Social Workers $56,180270
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $55,92080
      Paramedics $55,900170
      Credit Counselors $55,85030
      Insurance Sales Agents $55,730350
      Food Scientists and Technologists $55,64060
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $55,340100
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $55,120440
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $55,080
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $54,830270
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $54,800230
      Web Developers $54,53030
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,430630
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,260660
      Carpenters $54,230770
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $54,060690
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $53,430280
      Coaches and Scouts $53,150250
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $53,05070
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $52,97030
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,96040
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $52,83050
      Computer User Support Specialists $52,760470
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,590470
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,260190
      Athletic Trainers $52,12030
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $51,830140
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,7401,010
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $51,380110
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $51,25060
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $51,130660
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $51,08040
      Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $50,91040
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,820510
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,77070
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $50,730370
      Food Science Technicians $50,51060
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $50,340150
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $49,940250
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,710210
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $49,67030
      Highway Maintenance Workers $49,630
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $49,510340
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $49,450150
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $49,11050
      Community Health Workers $48,930190
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,9301,180
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $48,880100
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $48,85030
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,680210
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $48,650130
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $48,590110
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,4501,430
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $48,44040
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $48,420120
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $48,420150
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $48,40040
      Sheet Metal Workers $48,380180
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $48,37030
      Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,22050
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $48,16050
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $48,090110
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,04090
      Bus Drivers, School $47,7801,420
      Medical Records Specialists $47,760140
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $47,730110
      Biological Technicians $47,660140
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,63070
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,5902,610
      Financial Clerks, All Other $47,48070
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,3602,170
      Bill and Account Collectors $47,300150
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,99070
      Meter Readers, Utilities $46,96060
      Construction Laborers $46,8301,160
      Tax Preparers $46,730110
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,3702,160
      Dental Assistants $46,350360
      Crane and Tower Operators $46,31040
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,300140
      Procurement Clerks $46,21070
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $46,21040
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $46,20030
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,030830
      Interior Designers $45,94030
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,93080
      Agricultural Technicians $45,830
      Skincare Specialists $45,82040
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $45,780110
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,7701,130
      Logging Equipment Operators $45,68040
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,6502,610
      Audio and Video Technicians $45,570100
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,540300
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $45,45060
      Bailiffs $45,440100
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $45,250
      Pest Control Workers $45,24060
      Advertising Sales Agents $45,04050
      Waiters and Waitresses $45,0303,220
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $44,920130
      Rehabilitation Counselors $44,83080
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,820210
      New Accounts Clerks $44,790220
      Helpers--Production Workers $44,740260
      Billing and Posting Clerks $44,550430
      Home Appliance Repairers $44,28040
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,100250
      Directors, Religious Activities and Education $43,880100
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $43,72040
      Order Clerks $43,540100
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,5301,460
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $43,510110
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $43,42040
      Word Processors and Typists $43,280520
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $42,900100
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $42,55060
      Food Batchmakers $42,310520
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $42,11030
      Residential Advisors $41,880100
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $41,77070
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,600160
      Social and Human Service Assistants $41,4101,090
      Emergency Medical Technicians $41,250340
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,180100
      Printing Press Operators $40,580130
      Production Workers, All Other $40,520280
      Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $40,480
      Light Truck Drivers $40,4701,020
      Phlebotomists $40,35090
      Customer Service Representatives $40,2301,970
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $40,060170
      Nursing Assistants $39,9901,720
      Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $39,94040
      Historians $39,93030
      Parts Salespersons $39,800290
      Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $39,620
      Counter and Rental Clerks $39,450550
      Medical Assistants $39,290400
      Medical Equipment Preparers $39,20070
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,19060
      Office Clerks, General $38,9002,710
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $38,85080
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,800480
      Sewing Machine Operators $38,75060
      Bakers $38,630300
      File Clerks $38,57040
      Stockers and Order Fillers $38,5103,200
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $38,510100
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,480210
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $38,43040
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $38,400130
      Pharmacy Technicians $38,290460
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,2802,010
      Security Guards $38,200730
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,130130
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $38,110520
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $38,10060
      Orderlies $38,05040
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,940140
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,8101,190
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $37,800100
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,730470
      Data Entry Keyers $37,690140
      Cooks, Restaurant $37,6401,490
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $37,560860
      Driver/Sales Workers $37,540420
      Tellers $37,530550
      Medical Transcriptionists $37,50040
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $37,340130
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,340330
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,2101,380
      Funeral Attendants $37,07040
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,9801,450
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,920220
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $36,81040
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,7404,800
      Animal Control Workers $36,630140
      Cooks, Short Order $36,620400
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,52070
      Couriers and Messengers $36,30060
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,260330
      Bartenders $36,1301,620
      Pharmacy Aides $35,78060
      Telemarketers $35,46090
      Tire Repairers and Changers $35,36060
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,2603,960
      Cooks, Fast Food $35,160640
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $35,000340
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $34,760170
      Retail Salespersons $34,6905,190
      Food Preparation Workers $34,4801,050
      Floral Designers $34,38040
      Parking Attendants $34,33040
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,320450
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,280930
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $34,04030
      Library Technicians $33,980180
      School Bus Monitors $33,930370
      Furniture Finishers $33,87060
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $33,840350
      Recreation Workers $33,680440
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,4704,360
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,340350
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $33,110410
      Animal Caretakers $32,780250
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,66040
      Childcare Workers $32,630900
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,400210
      Cashiers $32,3004,600
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $32,240240
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,180160
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,0501,150
      Library Assistants, Clerical $31,780190
      Dishwashers $31,600790
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,530170
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,4503,470
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,400400
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $31,20080
      Baggage Porters and Bellhops $31,20060
      Concierges $31,20030
      Tour and Travel Guides $31,20040
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $31,200320
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,200160
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $31,20030