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Average salary by job family in Ithaca
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $150,730 |
|---|---|
| Management | $139,210 |
| Legal | $121,160 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $101,770 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $99,020 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $97,720 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $87,120 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $76,150 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $68,270 |
| Community and Social Service | $65,300 |
| Construction and Extraction | $62,800 |
| Protective Service | $62,410 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,950 |
| Production | $55,470 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $52,590 |
| Sales and Related | $48,140 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,760 |
| Healthcare Support | $46,000 |
| Personal Care and Service | $43,420 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $43,200 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $43,150 |
Highest-paying jobs in Ithaca
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$295,020
- Family Medicine Physicians$226,290
- Psychiatrists$213,480
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$201,560
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$186,830
- Financial Managers$177,150
- Marketing Managers$174,750
- Sales Managers$169,240
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,880
- Human Resources Managers$164,350
Most common jobs in Ithaca and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,170 | $38,290 | $35,510 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,140 | $201,560 | $159,720 |
| Registered Nurses | 940 | $101,390 | $100,320 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 900 | $49,730 | $47,990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 870 | $36,430 | $34,800 |
| Office Clerks, General | 860 | $41,260 | $37,380 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 840 | $41,390 | $38,060 |
| Cashiers | 810 | $36,140 | $35,470 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 780 | $42,340 | $39,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | 770 | $127,580 | $103,220 |
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Cost of living in Ithaca
Prices in the Ithaca area are 3% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 103.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $76,980 therefore buys what $74,509 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $353,120, 4.8 times the median household income of $73,012.
$353,120typical home value
$73,012median household income
103.3BEA price parity
102,879metro population
Take-home pay in Ithaca
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $40,340 | $32,980 | $2,748 |
| Median wage | $58,130 | $46,295 | $3,858 |
| Average wage | $76,980 | $59,357 | $4,946 |
| 75th percentile wage | $83,800 | $63,780 | $5,315 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Salaries for every job in Ithaca
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical22 jobs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$295K
- Family Medicine Physicians$226K
- Psychiatrists$213K
- Physician Assistants$144K
- Nurse Practitioners$144K
- Pharmacists$141K
- Veterinarians$134K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Registered Nurses$101K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$101K
- Occupational Therapists$99K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$96K
- Dental Hygienists$93K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$89K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$79K
- Surgical Technologists$76K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Medical Records Specialists$58K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$53K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
Management18 jobs
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$187K
- Financial Managers$177K
- Marketing Managers$175K
- Sales Managers$169K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$168K
- Human Resources Managers$164K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$158K
- Public Relations Managers$157K
- Fundraising Managers$157K
- Industrial Production Managers$148K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$137K
- Administrative Services Managers$132K
- Managers, All Other$129K
- General and Operations Managers$128K
- Facilities Managers$124K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$117K
- Social and Community Service Managers$90K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$80K
Legal3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$136K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$129K
- Information Security Analysts$125K
- Computer Network Architects$120K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$100K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95K
- Computer Systems Analysts$95K
- Data Scientists$89K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$71K
- Computer User Support Specialists$63K
Architecture and Engineering7 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library32 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$202K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$119K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$116K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77K
- Instructional Coordinators$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$76K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$73K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$71K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$58K
- Library Technicians$56K
- Tutors$56K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40K
Business and Financial Operations18 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$154K
- Project Management Specialists$101K
- Management Analysts$95K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$92K
- Budget Analysts$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$91K
- Loan Officers$91K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$87K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$87K
- Human Resources Specialists$84K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Fundraisers$78K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$67K
- Credit Counselors$65K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$124K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$100K
- Chemists$94K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$85K
- School Psychologists$82K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$78K
- Biological Technicians$55K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$51K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Community and Social Service10 jobs
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$86K
- Social Workers, All Other$77K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$76K
- Healthcare Social Workers$68K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66K
- Clergy$64K
- Health Education Specialists$63K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$55K
Construction and Extraction9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$72K
- Electricians$70K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Carpenters$64K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$55K
- Construction Laborers$50K
Protective Service4 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
Production10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82K
- Machinists$64K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$63K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Bakers$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
Office and Administrative Support22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$57K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49K
- Word Processors and Typists$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$47K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$42K
- Tellers$41K
- Office Clerks, General$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$106K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$103K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$87K
- Insurance Sales Agents$83K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Retail Salespersons$38K
- Cashiers$36K
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Bus Drivers, School$54K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$52K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
Healthcare Support8 jobs
Personal Care and Service6 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- Waiters and Waitresses$52K
- Bartenders$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$40K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36K
- Dishwashers$36K
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Salary in Ithaca: questions
What is a good salary in Ithaca?
Half of all workers in the Ithaca metro earn less than $58,130 and the average is $76,980. Earning more than $83,800 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Ithaca to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $72,084, because prices here are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ithaca?
General Internal Medicine Physicians ($295,020), Family Medicine Physicians ($226,290), Psychiatrists ($213,480).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Ithaca, NY (27060), all occupations and 237 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
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