What is the average salary in Kingston, NY?
$61,990a year
Average yearly pay across 253 jobs with official data in the Kingston, NY metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $29.80
- Jobs with data
- 253
- Workers counted
- 52,520
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $199,900 |
| Dentist | $162,800 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $160,500 |
| Human Resources Manager | $159,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $154,300 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $151,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $150,500 |
| Financial Manager | $146,100 |
| Sales Manager | $143,300 |
| Pharmacist | $142,400 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $37,750 |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,530 |
| Cashier | $34,770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $35,460 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,910 |
| General and Operations Manager | $99,970 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,440 |
| Teaching Assistant | $37,180 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $38,570 |
| Registered Nurse | $101,000 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$121,600
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$160,500
- Chief Executive$199,900
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$154,300
- Construction Manager$101,900
- Education Administrator$137,200
- Facilities Manager$105,300
- Financial Manager$146,100
- Food Service Manager$79,470
- General and Operations Manager$99,970
- Human Resources Manager$159,000
- Industrial Production Manager$129,000
- Lodging Manager$80,590
- Manager$117,900
- Marketing Manager$127,400
- Medical and Health Services Manager$133,100
- Sales Manager$143,300
- Social and Community Service Manager$83,600
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$80,560
- Business Operations Specialist$64,680
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$70,680
- Claims Adjuster$100,400
- Compensation$82,630
- Compliance Officer$85,450
- Cost Estimator$77,020
- Financial and Investment Analyst$101,300
- Fundraiser$66,450
- Human Resources Specialist$72,040
- Loan Officer$65,870
- Management Analyst$89,230
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$62,710
- Meeting$59,990
- Project Management Specialist$97,770
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$62,120
- Training and Development Specialist$65,180
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Systems Analyst$101,700
- Computer User Support Specialist$64,950
- Data Scientist$105,200
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$90,080
- Software Developer$124,300
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$61,230
- Civil Engineer$110,600
- Electrical Engineer$99,800
- Industrial Engineer$93,210
- Mechanical Engineer$90,150
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Technician$47,530
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$106,400
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$82,610
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$71,820
- School Psychologist$94,460
Community and social service
- Child$67,670
- Clergy$55,380
- Community and Social Service Specialist$74,660
- Educational$76,320
- Health Education Specialist$52,190
- Healthcare Social Worker$75,300
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$71,790
- Rehabilitation Counselor$52,440
- Social and Human Service Assistant$47,290
- Substance Abuse$60,040
Legal
- Lawyer$115,300
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$62,210
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$64,460
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$70,310
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$85,500
- Elementary School Teacher$97,920
- Instructional Coordinator$80,860
- Kindergarten Teacher$97,110
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$74,890
- Library Technician$47,110
- Middle School Teacher$98,660
- Preschool Teacher$45,080
- Secondary School Teacher$101,300
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$51,320
- Special Education Teacher$81,540
- Special Education Teacher$94,290
- Special Education Teacher$82,120
- Substitute Teacher$43,490
- Teaching Assistant$37,180
- Tutor$44,020
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$48,350
- Graphic Designer$61,410
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$44,230
- Photographer$42,960
- Producer and Director$74,520
- Public Relations Specialist$67,230
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$103,200
- Dental Hygienist$98,880
- Dentist$162,800
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$105,600
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$77,720
- Emergency Medical Technician$45,280
- Family Medicine Physician$79,390
- Health Technologist and Technician$49,480
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$65,650
- Medical Records Specialist$49,400
- Nurse Practitioner$151,400
- Occupational Therapist$95,200
- Optician$63,390
- Pharmacist$142,400
- Pharmacy Technician$44,340
- Physical Therapist$91,460
- Physician Assistant$150,500
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$103,500
- Registered Nurse$101,000
- Respiratory Therapist$95,170
- Speech-Language Pathologist$90,980
- Veterinarian$135,800
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$59,060
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$47,940
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$37,750
- Massage Therapist$77,150
- Medical Assistant$42,620
- Nursing Assistant$44,710
- Phlebotomist$47,060
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$38,690
Protective service
- Bailiff$57,920
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$49,930
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$87,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,370
- Lifeguard$32,240
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$68,730
- School Bus Monitor$34,770
- Security Guard$44,790
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$47,760
- Chef and Head Cook$74,710
- Cook$37,150
- Cook$44,650
- Cook$43,150
- Cook$36,310
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$36,920
- Dishwasher$35,510
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$35,460
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$45,620
- Food Preparation Worker$35,130
- Food Server$34,980
- Host and Hostess$34,980
- Waiter and Waitress$46,440
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$33,970
- Animal Caretaker$35,090
- Baggage Porter and Bellhop$47,230
- Childcare Worker$36,360
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$47,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$49,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$48,840
- Hairdresser$34,720
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$34,500
- Recreation Worker$35,730
- Residential Advisor$51,210
- Tour and Travel Guide$40,760
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$53,050
- Cashier$34,770
- Counter and Rental Clerk$38,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$98,820
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$57,180
- Insurance Sales Agent$67,730
- Parts Salesperson$43,860
- Retail Salesperson$36,530
- Sales Representative$72,510
- Sales Representatives of Service$71,220
- Security$81,650
Office and administrative support
- Billing and Posting Clerk$49,080
- Bookkeeping$54,510
- Court$50,820
- Customer Service Representative$43,680
- Data Entry Keyer$41,370
- Dispatcher$51,280
- Eligibility Interviewer$62,490
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$74,820
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,820
- Hotel$38,130
- Human Resources Assistant$46,120
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,280
- Library Assistant$36,540
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$49,570
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$41,390
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,280
- New Accounts Clerk$50,630
- Office Clerk$44,850
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$50,430
- Postal Service Clerk$63,210
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,380
- Production$51,300
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$58,590
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$39,540
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,620
- Shipping$44,370
- Teller$43,710
- Word Processor and Typist$47,920
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$36,810
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$61,140
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$56,930
- Construction and Building Inspector$62,940
- Construction Laborer$49,520
- Electrician$69,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,580
- Highway Maintenance Worker$60,460
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$70,370
- Painter$49,570
- Plumber$70,190
- Sheet Metal Worker$67,750
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$57,320
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$53,290
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,840
- Heating$61,470
- Helpers--Installation$41,010
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$70,450
- Installation$53,980
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$50,230
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,800
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$62,830
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$77,710
- Tire Repairer and Changer$41,600
Production
- Baker$36,410
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$48,370
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$56,910
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,070
- Cutting$45,540
- Electrical$45,030
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,740
- Food Batchmaker$36,540
- Inspector$56,790
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$35,200
- Machinist$50,400
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,300
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$38,330
- Printing Press Operator$38,940
- Production Worker$44,100
- Separating$50,530
- Sewing Machine Operator$39,370
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$67,250
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,750
- Welder$57,600
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$51,250
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$37,070
- Driver/Sales Worker$45,690
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,500
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$59,830
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,770
- Laborer and Freight$39,420
- Light Truck Driver$40,400
- Packer and Packager$34,640
- Parking Attendant$32,240
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$38,280
- Stocker and Order Filler$37,910
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Kingston, NY?
About $61,990 a year ($29.80 an hour): the average of the 253 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Kingston, NY?
Chief Executive ($199,900), Dentist ($162,800), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($160,500).
What are the most common jobs in Kingston, NY?
Home Health and Personal Care Aide (2,110 jobs), Retail Salesperson (1,860 jobs), Cashier (1,490 jobs).
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.