How much does an area make in Syracuse?
$98,490a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $47.35 an hour or $8,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.35
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,340Median: $98,490Highest 10%: $152,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,340 | $29.97 | |
| 25th | $80,830 | $38.86 | |
| Median | $98,490 | $47.35 | |
| 75th | $103,700 | $49.88 | |
| 90th | $152,500 | $73.29 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for areas.
| New York, NY | $103,700 |
| Albany, NY | $82,150 |
| Rochester, NY | $67,220 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $123,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $103,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $103,100 |
| Business Teacher | $102,500 |
| History Teacher | $98,720 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,980 |
| Political Science Teacher | $95,260 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $93,470 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $90,670 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $85,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $47.35 ($98,490 a year).
Do areas make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $98,490 against $85,020 nationally, 16% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,800, so Syracuse pays 3% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for area pay?
17 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $152,500 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.