Cost of living

Cost of living in New York: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in New York is about $1,621/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 299 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Family Physician$15,548/mo10%
Nurse Anesthetist$15,548/mo10%
Financial Manager$14,003/mo12%
Sales Manager$13,911/mo12%
Chief Executive$13,842/mo12%
IT Manager$13,455/mo12%
Lawyer$11,677/mo14%
Public Relations Manager$11,599/mo14%
Human Resources Manager$11,415/mo14%
Marketing Manager$11,264/mo14%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$11,097/mo15%
Purchasing Manager$10,785/mo15%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$10,637/mo15%
Financial Advisor$10,514/mo15%
Dentist$10,264/mo16%
Optometrist$10,236/mo16%
Software Developer$9,456/mo17%
Healthcare Manager$9,375/mo17%
Natural Sciences Manager$9,240/mo18%
Actuary$9,149/mo18%
Construction Manager$9,059/mo18%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$9,038/mo18%
Nurse Practitioner$8,946/mo18%
Physician Assistant$8,937/mo18%
Computer Hardware Engineer$8,851/mo18%
Network Architect$8,746/mo19%
Pharmacist$8,733/mo19%
Veterinarian$8,482/mo19%
Information Security Analyst$8,436/mo19%
Credit Analyst$8,429/mo19%
Data Scientist$8,378/mo19%
Industrial Production Manager$8,307/mo20%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$8,288/mo20%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$8,287/mo20%
Operations Manager$8,211/mo20%
Facilities Manager$8,172/mo20%
Administrative Services Manager$8,147/mo20%
Financial Analyst$8,132/mo20%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$8,016/mo20%
Police and Detective$7,979/mo20%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$7,611/mo21%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$7,286/mo22%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$7,264/mo22%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$7,257/mo22%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$7,256/mo22%
Financial Examiner$7,121/mo23%
Systems Analyst$6,988/mo23%
Electrical Engineer$6,955/mo23%
Project Management Specialist$6,942/mo23%
Management Consultant$6,897/mo24%
Registered Nurse$6,797/mo24%
Real Estate Agent$6,760/mo24%
Producers and Director$6,712/mo24%
Civil Engineer$6,706/mo24%
Network Administrator$6,689/mo24%
Computer Programmer$6,654/mo24%
Labor Relations Specialist$6,651/mo24%
Occupational Therapist$6,620/mo24%
Accountant$6,571/mo25%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$6,506/mo25%
Psychologist$6,492/mo25%
Operations Research Analyst$6,466/mo25%
Industrial Engineer$6,442/mo25%
Respiratory Therapist$6,412/mo25%
Writer$6,407/mo25%
Database Administrator$6,377/mo25%
Physical Therapist$6,356/mo26%
Mechanical Engineer$6,332/mo26%
Loan Officer$6,325/mo26%
Sonographer$6,295/mo26%
Architect$6,254/mo26%
Property Manager$6,247/mo26%
High School Teacher$6,155/mo26%
Insurance Underwriter$6,143/mo26%
Speech Pathologist$6,133/mo26%
Social and Community Service Manager$6,126/mo26%
Dental Hygienist$6,084/mo27%
Advertising Sales Agent$6,063/mo27%
Editor$6,024/mo27%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$5,981/mo27%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$5,885/mo28%
Medical Scientist$5,883/mo28%
Construction Supervisor$5,796/mo28%
Market Research Analyst$5,594/mo29%
Elementary School Teacher$5,571/mo29%
Police Officer$5,555/mo29%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$5,526/mo29%
Special Ed Teacher$5,507/mo29%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,471/mo30%
Logistician$5,461/mo30%
Chemist$5,424/mo30%
Radiologic Technologist$5,411/mo30%
Compliance Officer$5,405/mo30%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$5,369/mo30%
Firefighter$5,349/mo30%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,337/mo30%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,333/mo30%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$5,333/mo30%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$5,289/mo31%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$5,259/mo31%
Cost Estimator$5,230/mo31%
Construction and Building Inspector$5,218/mo31%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$5,212/mo31%
Claims Adjuster$5,205/mo31%
HR Specialist$5,203/mo31%
Computer Network Support Specialist$5,191/mo31%
Insurance Agent$5,151/mo31%
Web Developer$5,150/mo31%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$5,149/mo31%
Instructional Coordinator$5,139/mo32%
Public Relations Specialist$5,123/mo32%
Plumber$5,084/mo32%
Dietitian$5,064/mo32%
Fundraiser$5,042/mo32%
Electrician$5,033/mo32%
Librarian$4,994/mo32%
Chiropractor$4,989/mo32%
Food Service Manager$4,973/mo33%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,951/mo33%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$4,937/mo33%
Production and Operating Worker$4,935/mo33%
Training and Development Specialist$4,904/mo33%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,902/mo33%
Sales Representative$4,841/mo33%
Graphic Designer$4,837/mo34%
Surgical Technologist$4,822/mo34%
Interior Designer$4,819/mo34%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$4,802/mo34%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,793/mo34%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$4,793/mo34%
Equipment Operator$4,788/mo34%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$4,691/mo35%
Diesel Mechanic$4,685/mo35%
Correctional Officer$4,635/mo35%
Tax Preparer$4,532/mo36%
Social Worker$4,379/mo37%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$4,336/mo37%
Sheet Metal Worker$4,228/mo38%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$4,221/mo38%
School Counselor$4,195/mo39%
HVAC Technician$4,183/mo39%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,171/mo39%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,141/mo39%
Paramedic$4,137/mo39%
IT Support Specialist$4,100/mo40%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$4,098/mo40%
Security Worker$4,081/mo40%
Chef$4,079/mo40%
Licensed Practical Nurse$4,053/mo40%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$4,029/mo40%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,025/mo40%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$4,014/mo40%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$4,009/mo40%
Opticians, Dispensing$3,983/mo41%
Photographer$3,955/mo41%
Roofer$3,939/mo41%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$3,911/mo41%
Carpenter$3,889/mo42%
Medical Equipment Repairer$3,886/mo42%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,883/mo42%
Postal Service Clerk$3,872/mo42%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,869/mo42%
Medical Records Specialist$3,838/mo42%
Healthcare Social Worker$3,826/mo42%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,815/mo42%
Truck Driver$3,798/mo43%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,795/mo43%
Clergy$3,791/mo43%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,767/mo43%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$3,749/mo43%
Audio and Video Technician$3,743/mo43%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$3,735/mo43%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$3,704/mo44%
Construction Laborer$3,682/mo44%
Personal Service Worker$3,673/mo44%
Machinist$3,663/mo44%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,644/mo44%
Biological Technician$3,608/mo45%
Welder$3,606/mo45%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$3,587/mo45%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,539/mo46%
Bus Drivers, School$3,511/mo46%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$3,500/mo46%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,495/mo46%
Painter$3,487/mo46%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,476/mo47%
Retail Supervisor$3,476/mo47%
Cargo and Freight Agent$3,409/mo48%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$3,401/mo48%
Psychiatric Technician$3,400/mo48%
Bookkeeper$3,385/mo48%
Maintenance Worker$3,357/mo48%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$3,303/mo49%
Rehabilitation Counselor$3,303/mo49%
Massage Therapist$3,264/mo50%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,251/mo50%
Medical Equipment Preparer$3,242/mo50%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,238/mo50%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$3,232/mo50%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$3,212/mo50%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,210/mo50%
Billing and Posting Clerk$3,203/mo51%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,192/mo51%
Fitness Trainer$3,177/mo51%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$3,171/mo51%
Bill and Account Collector$3,160/mo51%
Phlebotomist$3,153/mo51%
Sports Coach$3,139/mo52%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,127/mo52%
Admin Assistant$3,117/mo52%
Auto Mechanic$3,111/mo52%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,097/mo52%
Library Technician$3,083/mo53%
Pest Control Worker$3,073/mo53%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,014/mo54%
Customer Service Rep$2,999/mo54%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,991/mo54%
Bartender$2,989/mo54%
Nursing Assistant$2,983/mo54%
Food Service Supervisor$2,982/mo54%
Tutor$2,975/mo54%
Dental Assistant$2,963/mo55%
Medical Assistant$2,954/mo55%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,939/mo55%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,937/mo55%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,920/mo56%
Printing Press Operator$2,901/mo56%
Order Clerk$2,894/mo56%
EMT$2,888/mo56%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,865/mo57%
Parts Salesperson$2,863/mo57%
Residential Advisor$2,863/mo57%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,863/mo57%
Skincare Specialist$2,839/mo57%
Delivery Driver$2,832/mo57%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,829/mo57%
Preschool Teacher$2,825/mo57%
Office Clerk$2,824/mo57%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,814/mo58%
Data Entry Keyer$2,789/mo58%
Pharmacy Technician$2,730/mo59%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,704/mo60%
Server$2,700/mo60%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,659/mo61%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,640/mo61%
Couriers and Messenger$2,633/mo62%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,614/mo62%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,614/mo62%
Security Guard$2,586/mo63%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$2,583/mo63%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$2,568/mo63%
Landscaper$2,567/mo63%
Warehouse Worker$2,564/mo63%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,560/mo63%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,551/mo64%
Restaurant Cook$2,542/mo64%
Receptionist$2,531/mo64%
File Clerk$2,527/mo64%
Janitor$2,516/mo64%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,512/mo65%
Recreation Worker$2,510/mo65%
Teller$2,510/mo65%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,478/mo65%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,460/mo66%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,452/mo66%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,433/mo67%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,425/mo67%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$2,416/mo67%
School Bus Monitor$2,415/mo67%
Baker$2,413/mo67%
Teaching Assistant$2,406/mo67%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$2,399/mo68%
Telemarketer$2,389/mo68%
Cooks, Short Order$2,384/mo68%
Food Batchmaker$2,382/mo68%
Food Preparation Worker$2,375/mo68%
Home Health Aide$2,369/mo68%
Retail Salesperson$2,343/mo69%
Childcare Worker$2,339/mo69%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$2,335/mo69%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,335/mo69%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$2,324/mo70%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,319/mo70%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,308/mo70%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$2,303/mo70%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$2,298/mo71%
Animal Caretaker$2,297/mo71%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,282/mo71%
Parking Attendant$2,274/mo71%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,265/mo72%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,261/mo72%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$2,248/mo72%
Cashier$2,241/mo72%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$2,231/mo73%
Dishwasher$2,223/mo73%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$2,213/mo73%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$2,187/mo74%
Cooks, Fast Food$2,163/mo75%
Hairdresser$2,140/mo76%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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