How much does a life make in New York?
$63,810a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in New York. That is $30.68 an hour or $5,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.68
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,290Median: $63,810Highest 10%: $91,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,290 | $21.29 | |
| 25th | $53,910 | $25.92 | |
| Median | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| 75th | $80,150 | $38.53 | |
| 90th | $91,260 | $43.88 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $64,730 |
| Utica, NY | $64,030 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,540 |
| Albany, NY | $60,590 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,150 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,770 |
| Rochester, NY | $51,370 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 15. Wyoming | $64,510 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $64,250 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $63,820 |
| 18. New York | $63,810 |
| 19. Colorado | $63,760 |
| 20. Vermont | $63,460 |
| 21. Florida | $63,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $30.68 ($63,810 a year).
Do lifes make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $63,810 against $62,280 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New York rank for life pay?
New York ranks 18 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays lifes the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $64,730 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.