How much does a life make in Syracuse?
$51,770a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $24.89 an hour or $4,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.89
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,770Median: $51,770Highest 10%: $65,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,770 | $19.12 | |
| 25th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| Median | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| 75th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| 90th | $65,340 | $31.41 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| New York, NY | $64,730 |
| Albany, NY | $60,590 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,150 |
| Rochester, NY | $51,370 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,640 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Medical Scientist | $138,900 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $95,180 |
| School Psychologist | $86,130 |
| Chemist | $82,410 |
| Biological Scientist | $82,190 |
| Geoscientist | $78,680 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $78,240 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $77,450 |
| Chemical Technician | $65,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $24.89 ($51,770 a year).
Do lifes make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $51,770 against $62,280 nationally, 17% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $63,810, so Syracuse pays 19% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for life pay?
134 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,340 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.