How much does a child make in New York?
$65,100a year
Median yearly pay for childs in New York. That is $31.30 an hour or $5,425 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.30
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,400Median: $65,100Highest 10%: $100,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $56,230 | $27.03 | |
| Median | $65,100 | $31.30 | |
| 75th | $79,510 | $38.23 | |
| 90th | $100,100 | $48.13 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $77,260 |
| Kingston, NY | $67,670 |
| Buffalo, NY | $66,620 |
| Albany, NY | $66,540 |
| New York, NY | $66,540 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,120 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,160 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,030 |
| Ithaca, NY | $60,120 |
| Utica, NY | $59,090 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $58,460 |
| Elmira, NY | $58,400 |
| Watertown, NY | $55,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 10. Minnesota | $67,450 |
| 11. Vermont | $67,340 |
| 12. California | $65,200 |
| 13. New York | $65,100 |
| 14. North Dakota | $64,560 |
| 15. Oregon | $64,130 |
| 16. Colorado | $63,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $31.30 ($65,100 a year).
Do childs make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $65,100 against $59,550 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New York rank for child pay?
New York ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays childs the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $77,260 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.