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 — 2024
| Percentile | New York | National |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17K | $15K |
| 25th | $30K | $26K |
| 50th (median)median | $68K | $59K |
| 75th | $112K | $97K |
| 90th | $167K | $145K |
| 95th | $231K | $200K |
| 99th | $403K | $350K |
State figures derived from BLS OEWS 2024 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 $68K 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 $68K based on 2024 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.
Salary percentiles by state
Alabama
$48K median
Alaska
$62K median
Arizona
$58K median
Arkansas
$46K median
California
$72K median
Colorado
$67K median
Connecticut
$70K median
Delaware
$62K median
Florida
$55K median
Georgia
$55K median
Hawaii
$60K median
Idaho
$52K median
Illinois
$62K median
Indiana
$52K median
Iowa
$55K median
Kansas
$52K median
Kentucky
$49K median
Louisiana
$48K median
Maine
$55K median
Maryland
$68K median
Massachusetts
$75K median
Michigan
$55K median
Minnesota
$64K median
Mississippi
$43K median
Missouri
$52K median
Montana
$50K median
Nebraska
$55K median
Nevada
$55K median
New Hampshire
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New Jersey
$70K median
New Mexico
$49K median
New York
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North Carolina
$56K median
North Dakota
$55K median
Ohio
$54K median
Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
$57K median
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Washington
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Washington D.C.
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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