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Average salary by job family in Utica
| Management | $132,860 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $121,620 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $98,390 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $97,050 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $96,680 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $85,470 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,010 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $64,950 |
| Protective Service | $63,580 |
| Construction and Extraction | $63,300 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $62,040 |
| Community and Social Service | $59,850 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,670 |
| Production | $50,470 |
| Sales and Related | $49,730 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,660 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $48,120 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,040 |
| Personal Care and Service | $43,850 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,430 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,880 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $40,790 |
Highest-paying jobs in Utica
- Anesthesiologists$378,510
- Physicians, All Other$267,580
- Nurse Anesthetists$265,000
- Chief Executives$258,340
- Psychiatrists$251,040
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$211,290
- Dentists, General$196,050
- Family Medicine Physicians$195,950
- Personal Financial Advisors$179,010
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$177,060
Most common jobs in Utica and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,170 | $39,610 | $37,420 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,010 | $38,110 | $34,530 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,600 | $92,110 | $94,300 |
| Cashiers | 2,520 | $34,080 | $33,070 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,260 | $40,150 | $38,130 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,260 | $34,050 | $33,080 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,220 | $39,650 | $36,310 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,160 | $42,120 | $38,160 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,080 | $120,740 | $98,350 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,020 | $38,940 | $36,020 |
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Cost of living in Utica
Prices in the Utica area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,760 therefore buys what $66,639 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $230,265, 3.3 times the median household income of $68,830.
$230,265typical home value
$68,830median household income
92.7BEA price parity
289,577metro population
Take-home pay in Utica
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,030 | $30,502 | $2,542 |
| Median wage | $48,970 | $39,440 | $3,287 |
| Average wage | $61,760 | $49,013 | $4,084 |
| 75th percentile wage | $72,890 | $56,704 | $4,725 |
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 Utica
Management24 jobs
- Chief Executives$258K
- Natural Sciences Managers$171K
- Sales Managers$171K
- Financial Managers$167K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$166K
- Marketing Managers$154K
- Human Resources Managers$150K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$148K
- Purchasing Managers$139K
- Managers, All Other$138K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$130K
- Administrative Services Managers$128K
- Construction Managers$126K
- Industrial Production Managers$123K
- General and Operations Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$119K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$113K
- Facilities Managers$110K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$96K
- Social and Community Service Managers$91K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$81K
- Food Service Managers$81K
- Lodging Managers$75K
Legal3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$143K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$135K
- Electrical Engineers$111K
- Engineers, All Other$108K
- Industrial Engineers$102K
- Environmental Engineers$97K
- Mechanical Engineers$97K
- Civil Engineers$96K
- Materials Engineers$83K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Mechanical Drafters$66K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$61K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical32 jobs
- Anesthesiologists$379K
- Physicians, All Other$268K
- Nurse Anesthetists$265K
- Psychiatrists$251K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$211K
- Dentists, General$196K
- Family Medicine Physicians$196K
- Physician Assistants$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$134K
- Veterinarians$132K
- Pharmacists$131K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$93K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$93K
- Registered Nurses$92K
- Respiratory Therapists$92K
- Physical Therapists$91K
- Dental Hygienists$91K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$89K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Occupational Therapists$86K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Opticians, Dispensing$63K
- Surgical Technologists$62K
- Paramedics$62K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$130K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$129K
- Database Architects$125K
- Software Developers$124K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$106K
- Database Administrators$101K
- Information Security Analysts$101K
- Computer Systems Analysts$98K
- Data Scientists$93K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$90K
- Operations Research Analysts$90K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$86K
- Computer Programmers$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$68K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
Business and Financial Operations22 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$179K
- Project Management Specialists$106K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$99K
- Management Analysts$95K
- Labor Relations Specialists$89K
- Accountants and Auditors$89K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$84K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$81K
- Logisticians$81K
- Loan Officers$80K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78K
- Human Resources Specialists$77K
- Compliance Officers$77K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$76K
- Fundraisers$74K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$66K
- Financial Examiners$61K
Educational Instruction and Library24 jobs
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$79K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$78K
- Instructional Coordinators$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$76K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$75K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$72K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$71K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$67K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$64K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$45K
- Tutors$43K
- Library Technicians$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$94K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$89K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$71K
- Firefighters$69K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$65K
- Bailiffs$62K
- Security Guards$47K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33K
Construction and Extraction17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$70K
- Electricians$70K
- Roofers$65K
- Sheet Metal Workers$62K
- Carpenters$61K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Construction Laborers$58K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$55K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$54K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$51K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$48K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media6 jobs
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$77K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$77K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$75K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65K
- Healthcare Social Workers$61K
- Clergy$59K
- Health Education Specialists$58K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56K
- Community Health Workers$50K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$47K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair18 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$106K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$63K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$58K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
Production32 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$67K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$66K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$61K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Machinists$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$50K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Food Batchmakers$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Bakers$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$152K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$111K
- Sales Engineers$94K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$88K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$83K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$81K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$79K
- Insurance Sales Agents$77K
- Advertising Sales Agents$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Retail Salespersons$38K
- Cashiers$34K
Office and Administrative Support38 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$52K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- New Accounts Clerks$50K
- Bill and Account Collectors$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$48K
- Procurement Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Word Processors and Typists$43K
- Office Clerks, General$42K
- File Clerks$42K
- Tellers$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$36K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$53K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$52K
- Bus Drivers, School$50K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$48K
- Driver/Sales Workers$43K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Parking Attendants$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$51K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$39K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Childcare Workers$36K
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$63K
- Psychiatric Aides$62K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$60K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Dental Assistants$46K
- Phlebotomists$44K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Orderlies$40K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
- Pharmacy Aides$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$62K
- Waiters and Waitresses$49K
- Bartenders$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Dishwashers$36K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Cooks, Fast Food$35K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
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Salary in Utica: questions
What is a good salary in Utica?
Half of all workers in the Utica metro earn less than $48,970 and the average is $61,760. Earning more than $72,890 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Utica to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $65,571, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Utica?
Anesthesiologists ($378,510), Physicians, All Other ($267,580), Nurse Anesthetists ($265,000).
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 Utica-Rome, NY (46540), all occupations and 351 individual jobs.
- 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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