How much does an area make in New York?
$103,700a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $49.86 an hour or $8,642 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.86
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,810Median: $103,700Highest 10%: $204,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,810 | $31.64 | |
| 25th | $80,540 | $38.72 | |
| Median | $103,700 | $49.86 | |
| 75th | $126,900 | $61.02 | |
| 90th | $204,400 | $98.25 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Syracuse, NY | $98,490 |
| Albany, NY | $82,150 |
| Rochester, NY | $67,220 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $144,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $132,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
| Psychology Teacher | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $49.86 ($103,700 a year).
Do areas make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $103,700 against $85,020 nationally, 22% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,800, so New York pays 2% more.
Where does New York rank for area pay?
9 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $204,400 or more.
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.