Top 50 Most Popular Jobs And Their Wages in New York - How To Get A Job
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The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Data journalism website Stacker used data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile a list of the 50 most common jobs you can apply for in the Big Apple.
Is it easy to get a job in New York City?
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New York City just has that much appeal. It will lure you in through The Great Gatsby, Friends, its architecture, its vibrant art scene or abundant job market — perhaps even its grit.
And if you live outside the US, you’re not immune to its siren’s call. At some point you too will find yourself googling how to find a job in New York City as a newcomer or even a foreigner.
Over 36% of people who live in New York City are not from the US.
And those people are usually top vetted individuals, highly skilled, and very well educated. It’s not an exaggeration when we say New York City attracts some of the brightest minds from around the world.
This unfortunately means that getting a job in New York City is often cutthroat.
But you’ve probably known this.
In fact, many people are attracted to New York City’s competitive nature. They want to be pitted against the best, to be challenged and expand their limitations — to make it big.
“If you can thrive in the Big Apple, you can thrive anywhere”.
With that said, if you want to have a better time finding a job in New York City there are a few things you can do to increase your odds:
- Speak good English
- Have a university degree
- Have skills that are in demand
How to apply for a job in New York City?
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Like with any job, it’s always advised to prepare before applying for a job in New York City.
Here’s what you need to get in order before applying for a job in New York City:
Resume/cover letter: Writing a good resume and cover letter is crucial if you want to stand out in New York City. The city is notorious for its competitive spirit, so a good understanding of resumes and cover letters is needed to get ahead of the curve. You can find more details in the section below, “Resume and cover letter tips”.
Job search engines: You’re probably familiar with plenty of the job search engines used to find a job in New York City, but we have a few more in the chapter below, “New York City job search engines”.
Sponsorship: If you’re a foreigner and want to work in the US, the most popular path is by getting a company to sponsor your H-1B visa. You can find more information in the section “Work visa in New York City”.
Visa: The United States can be a difficult place to obtain a work visa in. It’s important to apply for the one that fits your criteria. You can also find more information in the section “Work visa in New York City”.
New York City job search engines
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As unique as New York City is, it’s still part of the United States.
That means, if you want to find a job in New York City your best bet is to look for them on popular job search engines such as LinkedIn, Monster and Indeed.
With that said, there are a few other New York City job search engines you can use on your search for your dream job:
NYC Poached: If you’re trying to find a job at a restaurant, bar, or coffee shop, look no further than NYC Poached.
Digital NYC: Although NYC is no Silicon Valley, it does have a thriving tech scene. Digital NYC is a great website if you’re looking for a job at a tech start-up.
New York Foundation of the Arts: New York City’s art scene is renowned worldwide. If you’re trying to break into the art world, New York Foundation of the Arts is a nice way to get your foot in the door.
NYC.gov: This is the official website for the City of New York and the first place you should check if you want to get a job related to the government.
New York Jobs: This website is great for those looking for a job around the Manhattan borough.
NYC Charter Schools: If you’re a teacher, this website is meant for you.
The 50 most common jobs you can apply in New York and their wages
1. Retail salespersons
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New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 219,790 (24.879 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $35,490 (#24 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 3,659,670 (26.31 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $30,940
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($43,160)
--- Carson City, NV ($40,030)
--- Santa Rosa, CA ($39,160)
- Job description: Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
A retail salesperson sells products, from clothing to cars, straight to the consumer. Working as a retail salesperson means having a great deal of flexibility in your life, thanks to the ability to work summers or part time as a student or for a second job.
Other appealing aspects include working with people and not having to be tied to a desk for those who prefer mobility while they work. It's a good way to begin your life in the business world because you learn skills that can be used in other career paths you may choose. "It's often a first job for many people," says Brian Dodge, spokesman for the Retail Industry Leaders Association, a Washington, D.C.-based trade association.
2. Registered nurses
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 173,570 (19.647 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $94,920 (#27 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 2,986,500 (21.47 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $80,010
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($149,200)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($146,870)
--- Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($142,140)
Being a registered nurse means that you’ve earned a license to practice nursing in your state, but there’s so much more to this exciting career. A registered nurse administers hands-on patient care in a variety of settings including hospitals, medical offices, nursing homes, and other facilities.
They work with physicians and other members of the health care team to provide the best course of treatment possible. They also help to educate patients and their families about health issues.
3. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
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New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 170,340 (19.282 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $36,570 (#44 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 2,805,200 (20.167 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $33,710
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($42,690)
--- Fairbanks, AK ($41,900)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($41,820)
Job description: Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.
Overall employment of hand laborers and material movers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 941,100 openings for hand laborers and material movers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
4. Office clerks, general
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 164,300 (18.598 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $39,580 (#73 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 2,788,090 (20.044 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $37,770
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($49,560)
--- Napa, CA ($47,570)
--- Boulder, CO ($47,160)
General office clerks perform a range of clerical and administrative tasks according to established procedures.
Main Tasks include -
- (a) recording, preparing, sorting, classifying and filing information
- (b) sorting, opening and sending mail
- (c) photocopying and faxing documents
- (d) preparing reports and correspondence of a routine nature
- (e) recording issue of equipment to staff
- (f) responding to telephone or electronic enquiries or forwarding to appropriate person
- (g) checking figures, preparing invoices and recording details of financial transactions made
- (h) transcribing information onto computers, and proofreading and correcting copy.
5. General and operations managers
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New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 152,090 (17.216 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $172,370 (#3 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 2,347,420 (16.876 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $125,740
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($183,170)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($175,990)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($172,370)
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
6. Fast food and counter workers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 145,240 (16.440 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $29,190 (#42 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 3,450,120 (24.803 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $24,540
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($34,020)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($34,000)
--- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($33,370)
- Job description: Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.
7. Customer service representatives
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 143,550 (16.249 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $45,610 (#8 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 2,833,250 (20.368 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $38,510
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($49,930)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($47,720)
--- Midland, MI ($47,250)
Customer service representatives, customer service advisors, or customer service associates interact with customers to handle complaints, process orders, and provide information about an organization’s products and services. Customer service representatives answer questions or requests from customers or the public.
8. Security guards
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New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 120,900 (13.685 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $38,130 (#63 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 1,054,400 (7.58 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $34,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Idaho Falls, ID ($66,030)
--- San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA ($61,090)
--- Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($51,850)
Providing protection is security, and while the definition of a security guard may vary, it is a brief summary: “A security guard is someone who does security-related activities for pay, such as patrolling and inspecting properties against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and unlawful activities”.
Not only does the security guard safeguard the property, but he or she also protects the community from threats.
9. Accountants and auditors
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 119,910 (13.573 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $105,720 (#2 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 1,274,620 (9.163 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $81,660
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Salinas, CA ($111,680)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($105,720)
--- Midland, TX ($103,120)
- Job description: Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
10. Stockers and order fillers
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New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 114,730 (12.987 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $32,580 (#78 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 2,210,960 (15.895 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $31,010
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Odessa, TX ($39,130)
--- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($39,040)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($38,580)
Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. May operate power equipment to fill orders. May mark prices on merchandise and set up sales displays.
On the job, you would:
- Complete order receipts.
- Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
- Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.
11. Waiters and waitresses
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 107,510 (12.170 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $37,690 (#17 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 1,944,240 (13.977 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $27,470
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Urban Honolulu, HI ($62,630)
--- Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI ($57,210)
--- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($43,160)
- Job description: Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
12. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 104,470 (11.826 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $123,600 (#9 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 1,476,800 (10.617 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $114,270
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($157,480)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($144,740)
--- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($140,930)
Software developers design computer applications or programs. Software quality assurance analysts and testers identify problems with applications or programs and report defects. Many software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers work in computer systems design and related services, in manufacturing, or for software publishers. They often work in offices and on teams with other software developers or quality assurance analysts and testers.
Software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers typically need a bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology or a related field. Some employers prefer to hire developers who have a master’s degree.
13. Maintenance and repair workers, general
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 104,130 (11.787 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $50,950 (#13 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 1,357,630 (9.76 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $43,790
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($58,140)
--- Yuba City, CA ($57,930)
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($54,820)
- Job description: Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
14. Receptionists and information clerks
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 97,540 (11.041 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $37,550
- National employment – 968,420 (6.962 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $32,410
Receptionists and information clerks are charged with a responsibility that may affect the success of an organization: making a good first impression. Receptionists and information clerks answer telephones, route and screen calls, greet visitors, respond to inquiries from the public, and provide information about the organization. Some are responsible for the coordination of all mail into and out of the office. In addition, they contribute to the security of an organization by helping to monitor the access of visitors—a function that has become increasingly important.
15. Elementary school teachers (except special education)
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 90,750 (10.272 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $85,740
- National employment – 1,364,870 (9.812 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $65,420
Elementary school teachers are early education providers who primarily teach children in kindergarten through the sixth grade (K-6), though pre-K and/or the seventh and eighth grades (K-8) may be classified as elementary in some school districts. An elementary school educator must be able to communicate well with younger students and possess the ability to be flexible and creative with lesson plans to reach students of varying abilities.
16. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing (except technical, scientific products)
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 79,090 (8.952 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $83,980
- National employment – 1,278,670 (9.192 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $73,500
Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives work under pressure because their income and job security depend on the amount of merchandise they sell. Some sales representatives travel frequently.
Educational requirements vary for sales representatives and depend on the type of products sold. If the products are not scientific or technical, a high school diploma is generally sufficient for entry into the occupation. If the products are scientific or technical, sales representatives typically need at least a bachelor's degree.
17. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 76,650 (8.676 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $88,950
- National employment – 690,160
- National annual mean salary – $73,970
Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.
18. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 74,470 (8.429 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $87,700 (#9 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 977,070 (7.024 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $70,490
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($115,620)
--- Lawrence, KS ($97,910)
--- Boulder, CO ($94,870)
A sales representative, quite simply, sells products or services for a company and represents their brand. They manage relationships with customers, serving as the key point of contact, from initial lead outreach to when a purchase is ultimately made. It’s a career that’s largely performance-driven, meaning how well you sell directly impacts how much money you earn, making it ideal if you want to be in the driver’s seat of your career.
Sales representative jobs are just one of many that you can apply for after obtaining a degree in business.
19. Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 72,100 (8.161 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $156,380 (#1 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 440,300 (3.165 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $96,540
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($156,380)
--- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($155,340)
--- Missoula, MT ($122,420)
- Job description: Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.
20. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 64,360 (7.285 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $56,960
- National employment – 1,797,710 (12.924 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $48,710
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers transport goods from one location to another. Working as a long-haul truck driver is a lifestyle choice because these drivers can be away from home for days or weeks at a time.
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers usually have a high school diploma and attend a professional truck driving school. They must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
21. Food preparation workers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 61,770 (6.993 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $31,180 (#45 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 793,590 (5.705 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $26,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI ($37,330)
--- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA ($36,120)
--- Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA ($35,860)
Food preparation workers perform many routine tasks under the direction of cooks, chefs, or food service managers. Food preparation workers are employed in restaurants, hotels, and other places where food is served, such as cafeterias, grocery stores, hospitals, and schools. They often work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or holidays. Many food preparation workers work part time.
Food preparation workers learn through short-term on-the-job training, usually lasting several weeks. No formal education or previous work experience is required.
22. Police and sheriff patrol officers
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- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 60,100 (6.803 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $86,290
- National employment – 654,900 (4.708 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $70,000
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
On the job, you would:
Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
23. Construction laborers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 59,570 (6.743 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $61,250 (#6 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 971,330 (6.983 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $43,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI ($66,670)
--- Kankakee, IL ($65,730)
--- Urban Honolulu, HI ($63,860)
- Job description: Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.
24. Management analysts
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 55,140 (6.242 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $119,170 (#6 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 734,000 (5.277 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $97,580
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Dothan, AL ($163,720)
--- Barnstable Town, MA ($157,490)
--- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($135,250)
- Job description: Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
25. First-time supervisors of retail workers
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 50,210 (5.683 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $58,360
- National employment – 1,063,110 (7.643 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $47,300
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
On the job, you would:
- Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.
- Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.
26. Light truck drivers
Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 49,200 (5.569 per 1,000 jobs)
Annual mean salary – $44,230
National employment – 979,470 (6.682 per 1,000 jobs)
National annual mean salary – $41,050
Light truck drivers, often called pickup and delivery or P&D drivers, are the most common type of delivery driver. They drive small trucks or vans from distribution centers to delivery locations. Drivers make deliveries based on a set schedule. Some drivers stop at the distribution center once only, in the morning, and make many stops throughout the day. Others make multiple trips between the distribution center and delivery locations. Some drivers make deliveries from a retail location to customers.
27. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 47,620 (5.390 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $89,200 (#2 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 599,520 (4.31 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $64,990
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Bakersfield, CA ($101,970)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($89,200)
--- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($88,220)
- Job description: Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
28. Packers and packagers, hand
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 46,090 (5.218 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $31,780 (#50 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 599,270 (4.308 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $29,270
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Rome, GA ($39,770)
--- Longview, WA ($39,680)
--- Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI ($36,820)
- Job description: Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
29. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 45,020 (5.096 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $38,650 (#32 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 872,370 (6.272 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $33,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($46,990)
--- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($45,160)
--- New Haven, CT ($43,820)
- Job description: Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.
30. Cooks, restaurant
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 44,590 (5.048 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $36,050
- National employment – 1,109,650 (7.977 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $29,530
31. Human resources specialist
Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 42,260 (4.784 per 1,000 jobs)
Annual mean salary – $82,580
National employment – 647,810 (4.657 per 1,000 jobs)
National annual mean salary – $69,430
32. Maids, housekeeping cleaners
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 42,240 (4.781 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $37,790
- National employment – 795,590 (5.72 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $28,010
33. Carpenters
Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 41,500 (4.697 per 1,000 jobs)
Annual mean salary – $71,050
National employment – 699,300 (5.027 per 1,000 jobs)
National annual mean salary – $54,200
34. Social and human service assistants
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 39,470 (4.468 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $40,300
- National employment – 399,920 (2.875 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $38,230
35. Production, planning, and expediting clerks
Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 37,470 (4.241 per 1,000 jobs)
Annual mean salary – $55,410
National employment – 362,090 (2,603 per 1,000 jobs)
National annual mean salary – $52,000
36. Billing and posting clerks
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 34,560 (3.912 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $47,260
- National employment – 445,160 (3.2 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $41,610
37. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 34,270 (3.879 per 1,000 jobs)
Annual mean salary – $57,270
National employment – 646,440 (4.863 per 1,000 jobs)
National annual mean salary – $50,090
38. Medical assistants
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 32,000 (3.622 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $40,020
- National employment – 710,200 (5.106 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $36,930
39. Dining room, cafeteria attendants, bar helpers
Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 29,070 (3.290 per 1,000 jobs)
Annual mean salary – $34,080
National employment – 374,940 (2.695 per 1,000 jobs)
National annual mean salary – $26,300
40. Paralegals and legal assistance
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 27,600 (3.124 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $64,850
- National employment – 332,720 (2.392 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $56,610
41. First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers (except aircraft cargo handling supervisors)
Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 27,540 (3.117 per 1,000 jobs)
Annual mean salary – $66,910
National employment – 477,430 (3.432 per 1,000 jobs)
National annual mean salary – $58,300
42. Medical and health services managers
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 27,400 (3.102 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $153,590
- National employment – 402,540 (2.894 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $118,800
43. Preschool teachers (except special education)
Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 26,360 (2.983 per 1,000)
Annual mean salary – $47,460
National employment – 370,940 (2.667 per 1,000 jobs)
National annual mean salary – $36,550
44. Plumbers, pipe fitters, and steamfitters
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 25,650 (2.903 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $74,420
- National employment – 417,440 (3.001 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $61,100
45. Public relations specialist
Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 25,390 (2.873 per 1,000 jobs)
Annual mean salary – $82,510
National employment – 244,550 (1.758 per 1,000 jobs)
National annual mean salary – $71,940
46. Network and computer systems administrators
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 25,200 (2.852 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary – $106,060
- National employment – 339,560 (2.441 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary – $89,460
47. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers
Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 24,410 (2.763 per 1,000)
Annual mean salary – $86,060
National employment – 475,000 (3.415 per 1,000 jobs)
National annual mean salary – $73,100
48 (tie). Producers and directors
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- Employment: 23,970 (2.713 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $122,140 (#3 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 119,490 (0.859 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $96,690
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($135,160)
--- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($128,250)
--- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($122,140)
- Job description: Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
49. Carpenters
How much does a Carpenter make in New York, NY? The average Carpenter salary in New York, NY is $69,316 as of May 27, 2022, but the range typically falls between $59,827 and $80,252. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.
Carpenter inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, rebuilds, constructs, and maintains woodwork and other related structures. Follows plans to ensure requirements and specifications are met. Being a Carpenter an apprenticeship and/or formal training may be required. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additionally, Carpenter typically reports to a supervisor/manager. The Carpenter gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. To be a Carpenter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.
50. Special education, kindergarten, elementary school teachers
- Employment NY/Newark-Jersey City/PA – 23,930 (2.708 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary - $80,190
- National employment – 191,170 (1.374 per 1,000 jobs)
- National annual mean salary - $64,790
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