May 2025 OEWS · New York
Highest-paying jobs in Ithaca, NY
All-occupations median
$58,130
- 10th percentile
- $35,260
- 25th percentile
- $40,340
- Median
- $58,130
- 75th percentile
- $83,800
- 90th percentile
- $130,960
- Mean
- $76,980
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 47,980.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 103.317, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.

Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 120 | $78,420 | $370,320 | $370,320 |
| Psychiatrists | 40 | $89,000 | $280,210 | $280,210 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 40 | $77,680 | $268,170 | $415,660 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 190 | $106,730 | $168,410 | $294,240 |
| Marketing Managers | 70 | $104,000 | $167,480 | $280,650 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 50 | $124,130 | $166,530 | $210,370 |
| Human Resources Managers | 50 | $99,680 | $164,420 | $233,050 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,140 | $81,890 | $159,720 | $376,740 |
| Sales Managers | 70 | $76,410 | $156,140 | $280,000 |
| Financial Managers | 210 | $86,320 | $152,410 | $308,250 |
| Pharmacists | 40 | $111,930 | $151,780 | $161,900 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 30 | $90,550 | $146,500 | $237,150 |
| Physician Assistants | 230 | $133,100 | $138,920 | $171,240 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 270 | $121,180 | $136,980 | $158,200 |
| Lawyers | 130 | $80,470 | $135,610 | $310,050 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 230 | $81,520 | $132,470 | $323,550 |
| Veterinarians | 60 | $98,440 | $131,870 | $168,420 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 40 | $80,300 | $130,940 | $294,940 |
| Public Relations Managers | 30 | $107,650 | $128,400 | $248,170 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | Not available | $75,960 | $128,050 | $202,520 |
| Fundraising Managers | 50 | $100,500 | $127,610 | $207,800 |
| Administrative Services Managers | 90 | $85,400 | $127,610 | $199,380 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 40 | $51,650 | $125,810 | $212,050 |
| Software Developers | 310 | $79,580 | $122,730 | $199,310 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 70 | $86,110 | $121,910 | $153,820 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | 50 | $72,510 | $117,860 | $199,160 |
| Managers, All Other | 60 | $70,480 | $115,290 | $195,800 |
| Facilities Managers | 50 | $79,720 | $115,260 | $174,290 |
| Industrial Engineers | 60 | $72,100 | $106,830 | $155,920 |
| Information Security Analysts | 30 | $73,080 | $106,360 | $207,860 |
| Computer Network Architects | 50 | $75,660 | $105,990 | $168,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 40 | $70,320 | $105,980 | $129,650 |
| Electrical Engineers | 60 | $82,380 | $105,840 | $162,700 |
| Engineers, All Other | 30 | $55,410 | $103,890 | $138,320 |
| General and Operations Managers | 770 | $52,080 | $103,220 | $228,260 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 670 | $50,910 | $102,910 | $211,480 |
| Occupational Therapists | 60 | $69,330 | $102,910 | $125,680 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 50 | $82,950 | $102,660 | $114,800 |
| Physical Therapists | 110 | $75,850 | $101,290 | $139,290 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | 50 | $59,930 | $101,260 | $203,220 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Ithaca, NY?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Ithaca, NY is $58,130. Employment is 47,980.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Ithaca, NY?
General Internal Medicine Physicians has the highest published annual median on this list, $370,320, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Ithaca, NY.