State profile · NY
Healthcare wages in New York
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 60 healthcare occupations in New York.
State tax (avg)
6.2%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
108
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Not a member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
61
Across 60 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Cardiologists$492,040
- Anesthesiologists$445,660
- Radiologists$441,580
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$414,290
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$410,410
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$35,380
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,620
- Pharmacy Technicians$43,930
- Occupational Therapy Aides$46,220
- Orderlies$46,600
Every healthcare occupation in New York
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
60 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $97,280 | $91,249 | 69 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $321,030 | $301,126 | 66 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $107,810 | $101,126 | 65 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $58,080 | $54,479 | 65 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $50,420 | $47,294 | 65 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,010 | $55,351 | 64 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $160,880 | $150,905 | 63 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $348,800 | $327,174 | 63 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $129,620 | $121,584 | 63 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $113,270 | $106,247 | 63 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $98,470 | $92,365 | 63 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $79,550 | $74,618 | 63 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $89,570 | $84,017 | 63 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $360,050 | $337,727 | 63 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $46,220 | $43,354 | 63 |
| Orderlies | support | $46,600 | $43,711 | 63 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $118,650 | $111,294 | 63 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $50,530 | $47,397 | 62 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $374,010 | $350,821 | 62 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $414,290 | $388,604 | 62 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $109,440 | $102,655 | 62 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $153,510 | $143,992 | 62 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $48,590 | $45,577 | 62 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $445,660 | $418,029 | 62 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $144,510 | $135,550 | 61 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $48,440 | $45,437 | 61 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $48,000 | $45,024 | 61 |
| Paramedics | allied | $48,400 | $45,399 | 61 |
| Radiologists | physician | $441,580 | $414,202 | 61 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $103,920 | $97,477 | 61 |
1 / 2
Pro tier
Travel ROI report — Registered Nurses
Take-home, stipend math, license context, and 5-state comparison for Registered Nurses in New York.
Employer tier
Multi-state comparison — Registered Nurses
Side-by-side comp comparison for New York against neighbouring + top-paying states.