Career Atlas USA

Careers in Kingston, NY

Part of New York.

Kingston, NY’s regional price level is above the national average (index 100.709, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 3.7% · 86,405 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Chief Executives$199,860
  2. 2Dentists, General$162,780
  3. 3Architectural and Engineering Managers$160,490
  4. 4Human Resources Managers$158,980
  5. 5Computer and Information Systems Managers$154,270

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Home Health and Personal Care Aides2,110 employed
  2. 2Retail Salespersons1,860 employed
  3. 3Cashiers1,490 employed
  4. 4Fast Food and Counter Workers1,440 employed
  5. 5Stockers and Order Fillers1,320 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Word Processors and Typists15.70× national avg
  2. 2School Bus Monitors7.65× national avg
  3. 3Baggage Porters and Bellhops7.43× national avg
  4. 4Bailiffs6.68× national avg
  5. 5Tree Trimmers and Pruners4.98× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Chief Executives$198,453
  2. 2Dentists, General$161,634
  3. 3Architectural and Engineering Managers$159,360
  4. 4Human Resources Managers$157,861
  5. 5Computer and Information Systems Managers$153,184

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see New York state page.