How much does an area make in New York?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for areas in New York. That is $48.94 an hour or $8,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.94
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 1,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,330Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $203,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,330 | $30.93 | |
| 25th | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.94 | |
| 75th | $124,800 | $60.01 | |
| 90th | $203,600 | $97.88 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $103,700 |
| Syracuse, NY | $98,490 |
| Albany, NY | $82,150 |
| Rochester, NY | $67,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 3. California | $105,200 |
| 4. Rhode Island | $104,500 |
| 5. Maine | $103,100 |
| 6. New York | $101,800 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $101,700 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $100,500 |
| 9. Connecticut | $99,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $48.94 ($101,800 a year).
Do areas make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $85,020 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New York rank for area pay?
New York ranks 6 of 37 states.
Which city in New York pays areas the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $103,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.