How much does a life make in New York?
$64,730a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $31.12 an hour or $5,394 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.12
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 6,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,470Median: $64,730Highest 10%: $97,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,470 | $22.34 | |
| 25th | $53,910 | $25.92 | |
| Median | $64,730 | $31.12 | |
| 75th | $81,100 | $38.99 | |
| 90th | $97,650 | $46.95 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Albany, NY | $60,590 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,150 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,770 |
| Rochester, NY | $51,370 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,640 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $171,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $31.12 ($64,730 a year).
Do lifes make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $64,730 against $62,280 nationally, 4% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $63,810, so New York pays 1% more.
Where does New York rank for life pay?
46 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,650 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.