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.

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Highest published annual medians

Detailed occupations in Ithaca, NY with a published annual median, May 2025.
OccupationEmployment10thMedian90th
General Internal Medicine Physicians120$78,420$370,320$370,320
Psychiatrists40$89,000$280,210$280,210
Family Medicine Physicians40$77,680$268,170$415,660
Computer and Information Systems Managers190$106,730$168,410$294,240
Marketing Managers70$104,000$167,480$280,650
Architectural and Engineering Managers50$124,130$166,530$210,370
Human Resources Managers50$99,680$164,420$233,050
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary1,140$81,890$159,720$376,740
Sales Managers70$76,410$156,140$280,000
Financial Managers210$86,320$152,410$308,250
Pharmacists40$111,930$151,780$161,900
Industrial Production Managers30$90,550$146,500$237,150
Physician Assistants230$133,100$138,920$171,240
Nurse Practitioners270$121,180$136,980$158,200
Lawyers130$80,470$135,610$310,050
Education Administrators, Postsecondary230$81,520$132,470$323,550
Veterinarians60$98,440$131,870$168,420
Personal Financial Advisors40$80,300$130,940$294,940
Public Relations Managers30$107,650$128,400$248,170
Medical and Health Services ManagersNot available$75,960$128,050$202,520
Fundraising Managers50$100,500$127,610$207,800
Administrative Services Managers90$85,400$127,610$199,380
Web and Digital Interface Designers40$51,650$125,810$212,050
Software Developers310$79,580$122,730$199,310
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary70$86,110$121,910$153,820
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists50$72,510$117,860$199,160
Managers, All Other60$70,480$115,290$195,800
Facilities Managers50$79,720$115,260$174,290
Industrial Engineers60$72,100$106,830$155,920
Information Security Analysts30$73,080$106,360$207,860
Computer Network Architects50$75,660$105,990$168,990
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives40$70,320$105,980$129,650
Electrical Engineers60$82,380$105,840$162,700
Engineers, All Other30$55,410$103,890$138,320
General and Operations Managers770$52,080$103,220$228,260
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary670$50,910$102,910$211,480
Occupational Therapists60$69,330$102,910$125,680
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers50$82,950$102,660$114,800
Physical Therapists110$75,850$101,290$139,290
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary50$59,930$101,260$203,220

Largest occupations

Largest detailed occupations in Ithaca, NY by May 2025 employment.
OccupationEmployment10thMedian90th
Retail Salespersons1,170$32,240$35,510$47,610
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary1,140$81,890$159,720$376,740
Registered Nurses940$73,920$100,320$123,380
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive900$38,970$47,990$60,310
Fast Food and Counter Workers870$32,240$34,800$41,900
Office Clerks, General860$32,240$37,380$59,270
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners840$33,880$38,060$53,820
Cashiers810$32,240$35,470$40,510
Home Health and Personal Care Aides780$35,260$39,220$48,880
General and Operations Managers770$52,080$103,220$228,260
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary690$32,240$37,420$48,720
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary670$50,910$102,910$211,480
Stockers and Order Fillers670$33,780$38,810$49,050
Customer Service Representatives650$34,510$45,390$63,110
Waiters and Waitresses620$32,410$46,090$78,100
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General600$38,760$48,870$75,490
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants590$62,120$69,310$85,930
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers550$51,940$73,640$93,170
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks490$38,710$51,610$72,610
Nursing Assistants470$38,580$45,640$50,630
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education460$51,120$63,610$95,530
Medical Assistants390$38,400$53,760$53,760
Business Teachers, Postsecondary380$49,090$91,400$163,240
Accountants and Auditors370$60,840$83,800$128,410
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers350$36,620$46,780$71,390

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.