Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 416 detailed occupations covering about 155,600 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 3.8% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $231,860 | -1.8% | 140 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $212,150 | +28.8% | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $203,830 | +23.3% | 200 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $181,300 | +21.8% | 100 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $179,390 | +13.7% | 70 |
| Sales Managers | $160,910 | +19.1% | 210 |
| Chief Executives | $156,380 | +80% | 190 |
| Dentists, General | $153,270 | -7.8% | 140 |
| Human Resources Managers | $150,530 | +10.4% | 140 |
| Marketing Managers | $149,510 | -16.7% | 210 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $146,390 | -13.6% | 280 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $136,620 | +37% | 50 |
| Purchasing Managers | $135,240 | -0.8% | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $130,100 | -4.4% | 310 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,230 | +1.6% | 200 |
| Financial Managers | $126,440 | +12.9% | 480 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $125,920 | +22.7% | 120 |
| Optometrists | $125,890 | -4.5% | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $125,420 | -3.5% | 150 |
| Engineers, All Other | $118,370 | +5.7% | 250 |
| Veterinarians | $117,570 | -1.3% | 90 |
| Animal Control Workers | $115,870 | +168.4% | 150 |
| Project Management Specialists | $111,890 | +13.5% | 680 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $111,760 | +5% | 190 |
| Lawyers | $109,500 | -24.9% | 450 |