New York Salary Percentile
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New York's salary figures are heavily influenced by New York City, which skews the state median upward. Outside the five boroughs and immediate suburbs, wages align much closer to the national median, while cost of living differences are dramatic.
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New York salary percentiles — May 2025
| Percentile | New York | National |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37K | $31K |
| 25th | $44K | $38K |
| 50th (median)median | $60K | $51K |
| 75th | $94K | $81K |
| 90th | $150K | $129K |
State figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 state median. National figures from BLS national percentile data.
Key insight
New York City's median salary is roughly 40% above upstate New York. The state median of $60K reflects this mix, with finance, tech, and media driving high-end wages.
New York salary — frequently asked questions
What is the median salary in New York?
The median annual salary in New York State is approximately $60K based on May 2025 BLS data. This figure is significantly influenced by New York City. Median wages in Buffalo, Syracuse, and Albany are 25-35% lower than in the New York City metro area.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in New York City?
Financial planners typically suggest $80,000-$100,000 as the minimum for a single person to live comfortably in New York City without roommates. With a partner or family, $150,000+ provides more stability. Manhattan has the highest costs; outer boroughs and New Jersey suburbs offer more value.
How much is taken out of a New York salary in taxes?
New York has both state and city income taxes. State tax runs 4-10.9% on income. New York City adds another 3.08-3.88% on top. A $100,000 salary in NYC faces roughly 12-14% in combined state and city income tax, before federal taxes. This makes effective take-home pay lower than many other high-salary states.
Is a $100,000 salary good in New York?
In New York City, $100,000 places you above the local median but is not considered wealthy given the cost of living. After taxes, you take home roughly $68,000-$72,000. Rent for a one-bedroom can exceed $3,000/month in Manhattan. In upstate New York, $100,000 is firmly upper-middle class.
What is the average salary in New York?
"Average" and "median" measure different things, but BLS reports the median: the midpoint where half of New York workers earn more and half earn less. The New York median is $60K, above the national median of $51K. Use the calculator above to see exactly where your salary ranks.
Salary percentiles by state
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$61K median
Arizona
$50K median
Arkansas
$44K median
California
$58K median
Colorado
$60K median
Connecticut
$60K median
Delaware
$52K median
Florida
$48K median
Georgia
$48K median
Hawaii
$56K median
Idaho
$48K median
Illinois
$52K median
Indiana
$48K median
Iowa
$49K median
Kansas
$48K median
Kentucky
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Louisiana
$46K median
Maine
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Maryland
$60K median
Massachusetts
$64K median
Michigan
$49K median
Minnesota
$57K median
Mississippi
$40K median
Missouri
$48K median
Montana
$49K median
Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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Texas
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