Careers in New York
New York’s regional price level is above the national average (index 107.921, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 4.2% · Labor force participation: 61.5% · 9,651,546 people employed (2026-07, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Cardiologists$492,040
- 2Anesthesiologists$445,660
- 3Radiologists$441,580
- 4Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$414,290
- 5Surgeons, All Other$410,410
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Home Health and Personal Care Aides663,140 employed
- 2Retail Salespersons238,540 employed
- 3General and Operations Managers206,740 employed
- 4Registered Nurses205,810 employed
- 5Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners195,250 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Word Processors and Typists5.66× national avg
- 2Fashion Designers4.31× national avg
- 3Neurologists4.25× national avg
- 4School Bus Monitors3.91× national avg
- 5Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers3.62× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Cardiologists$455,926
- 2Anesthesiologists$412,950
- 3Radiologists$409,170
- 4Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$383,883
- 5Surgeons, All Other$380,287
Strongest Opportunity Score
See full list →- 1Lawyers98.8 / 100
- 2Credit Analysts98.2 / 100
- 3Financial Examiners97.9 / 100
- 4Advertising Sales Agents97.6 / 100
- 5Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary97.5 / 100
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 is a Career Atlas USA calculation — see methodology.