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Average salary by job family in Kingston
| Management | $133,200 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $116,500 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $101,000 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $100,860 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $94,470 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $87,600 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $84,240 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $70,190 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $69,060 |
| Protective Service | $68,100 |
| Construction and Extraction | $66,180 |
| Community and Social Service | $65,480 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,120 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $52,410 |
| Production | $51,490 |
| Sales and Related | $49,560 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $47,540 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,740 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $45,360 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $44,060 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,370 |
| Personal Care and Service | $42,890 |
Highest-paying jobs in Kingston
- Chief Executives$245,710
- Sales Managers$190,440
- Dentists, General$188,210
- Marketing Managers$188,170
- Financial Managers$180,250
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$171,070
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,020
- Family Medicine Physicians$159,630
- Medical and Health Services Managers$155,460
- Nurse Practitioners$154,030
Most common jobs in Kingston and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,110 | $40,470 | $37,750 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,860 | $40,180 | $36,530 |
| Cashiers | 1,490 | $35,320 | $34,770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,440 | $36,450 | $35,460 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,320 | $39,990 | $37,910 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,280 | $122,990 | $99,970 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,280 | $51,190 | $46,440 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,130 | $39,920 | $37,180 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,070 | $41,280 | $38,570 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,000 | $104,300 | $101,030 |
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Cost of living in Kingston
Prices in the Kingston area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $63,440 therefore buys what $62,993 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $442,041, 5.4 times the median household income of $81,804.
$442,041typical home value
$81,804median household income
100.7BEA price parity
182,109metro population
Take-home pay in Kingston
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,750 | $31,041 | $2,587 |
| Median wage | $50,020 | $40,225 | $3,352 |
| Average wage | $63,440 | $50,270 | $4,189 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,140 | $58,163 | $4,847 |
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 Kingston
Management18 jobs
- Chief Executives$246K
- Sales Managers$190K
- Marketing Managers$188K
- Financial Managers$180K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$171K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$155K
- Human Resources Managers$151K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$137K
- Industrial Production Managers$130K
- Managers, All Other$126K
- General and Operations Managers$123K
- Administrative Services Managers$123K
- Facilities Managers$116K
- Construction Managers$109K
- Social and Community Service Managers$90K
- Food Service Managers$87K
- Lodging Managers$84K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical23 jobs
- Dentists, General$188K
- Family Medicine Physicians$160K
- Nurse Practitioners$154K
- Physician Assistants$146K
- Veterinarians$143K
- Pharmacists$142K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$106K
- Registered Nurses$104K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$104K
- Respiratory Therapists$104K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Dental Hygienists$95K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$94K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$92K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$80K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$68K
- Opticians, Dispensing$63K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Medical Records Specialists$58K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$53K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
Architecture and Engineering5 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science5 jobs
Business and Financial Operations17 jobs
- Financial and Investment Analysts$122K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Compliance Officers$97K
- Management Analysts$95K
- Accountants and Auditors$91K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$90K
- Loan Officers$83K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$79K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Training and Development Specialists$70K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$70K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$64K
Educational Instruction and Library18 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$95K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$95K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$94K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$94K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$92K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$86K
- Instructional Coordinators$79K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$78K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$68K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$58K
- Library Technicians$52K
- Tutors$51K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$46K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media6 jobs
Protective Service8 jobs
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$76K
- Sheet Metal Workers$74K
- Electricians$72K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Carpenters$66K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$59K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58K
- Construction Laborers$57K
Community and Social Service10 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$82K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$78K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$71K
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$70K
- Clergy$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Health Education Specialists$62K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$56K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$93K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$78K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$68K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$47K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
Office and Administrative Support28 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$61K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$58K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$57K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$53K
- New Accounts Clerks$53K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50K
- Word Processors and Typists$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
Production20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$70K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$59K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Machinists$54K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$50K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Bakers$40K
- Food Batchmakers$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$105K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$105K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$81K
- Insurance Sales Agents$78K
- Advertising Sales Agents$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$61K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Bus Drivers, School$54K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Driver/Sales Workers$45K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Parking Attendants$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$60K
- Pest Control Workers$54K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$78K
- Bartenders$54K
- Waiters and Waitresses$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- Cooks, Restaurant$42K
- Cooks, Fast Food$42K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$41K
- Cooks, Short Order$38K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Dishwashers$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$53K
- Residential Advisors$53K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$47K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$46K
- Tour and Travel Guides$43K
- Recreation Workers$41K
- Animal Caretakers$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$38K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38K
- Childcare Workers$37K
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Salary in Kingston: questions
What is a good salary in Kingston?
Half of all workers in the Kingston metro earn less than $50,020 and the average is $63,440. Earning more than $75,140 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Kingston to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $70,265, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kingston?
Chief Executives ($245,710), Sales Managers ($190,440), Dentists, General ($188,210).
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 Kingston, NY (28740), all occupations and 253 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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