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Average salary by job family in Watertown
| Management | $117,980 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $115,560 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $92,150 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $90,860 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $90,030 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,380 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $83,410 |
| Protective Service | $67,550 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $66,900 |
| Construction and Extraction | $60,760 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,130 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,870 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,520 |
| Production | $51,030 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,250 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,510 |
| Sales and Related | $44,480 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,430 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,980 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $39,580 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,730 |
Highest-paying jobs in Watertown
- Physicians, All Other$186,060
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$173,280
- Sales Managers$160,590
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$150,210
- Lawyers$149,190
- Medical and Health Services Managers$145,560
- Financial Managers$141,370
- Pharmacists$141,140
- Nurse Practitioners$135,170
- Physician Assistants$133,420
Most common jobs in Watertown and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,490 | $38,780 | $34,280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,150 | $33,990 | $32,580 |
| Cashiers | 1,100 | $33,720 | $33,040 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,090 | $38,830 | $37,440 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 990 | $37,930 | $34,190 |
| Registered Nurses | 900 | $96,070 | $96,070 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 840 | $38,330 | $35,050 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 810 | $40,010 | $37,510 |
| General and Operations Managers | 760 | $110,330 | $93,870 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 760 | $51,940 | $49,100 |
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Cost of living in Watertown
Prices in the Watertown area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 87.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,110 therefore buys what $67,408 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $230,401, 3.5 times the median household income of $64,978.
$230,401typical home value
$64,978median household income
87.7BEA price parity
116,130metro population
Take-home pay in Watertown
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,040 | $29,761 | $2,480 |
| Median wage | $47,600 | $38,413 | $3,201 |
| Average wage | $59,110 | $47,029 | $3,919 |
| 75th percentile wage | $68,660 | $53,961 | $4,497 |
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 Watertown
Management12 jobs
- Sales Managers$161K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$150K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$146K
- Financial Managers$141K
- Managers, All Other$128K
- Administrative Services Managers$120K
- Construction Managers$117K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$111K
- General and Operations Managers$110K
- Social and Community Service Managers$85K
- Lodging Managers$70K
- Food Service Managers$63K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical20 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$186K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$173K
- Pharmacists$141K
- Nurse Practitioners$135K
- Physician Assistants$133K
- Registered Nurses$96K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$94K
- Physical Therapists$91K
- Occupational Therapists$91K
- Dental Hygienists$86K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Opticians, Dispensing$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Paramedics$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science4 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$104K
- Loan Officers$98K
- Logisticians$95K
- Management Analysts$89K
- Compliance Officers$89K
- Accountants and Auditors$85K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$77K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$73K
- Fundraisers$72K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$69K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67K
- Training and Development Specialists$62K
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$106K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$93K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75K
- Firefighters$61K
- Security Guards$43K
- School Bus Monitors$34K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$77K
- Electricians$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$74K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66K
- Carpenters$60K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$55K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
- Construction Laborers$50K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$50K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair13 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$103K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$53K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$47K
Educational Instruction and Library14 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Instructional Coordinators$66K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$48K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38K
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$68K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64K
- Healthcare Social Workers$63K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
Production9 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Bakers$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
Office and Administrative Support23 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Procurement Clerks$53K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Word Processors and Typists$46K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41K
- Tellers$41K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$52K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50K
- Bus Drivers, School$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$103K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$80K
- Insurance Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$34K
Healthcare Support6 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- Waiters and Waitresses$49K
- Bartenders$44K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36K
- Cooks, Short Order$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34K
Personal Care and Service5 jobs
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Salary in Watertown: questions
What is a good salary in Watertown?
Half of all workers in the Watertown metro earn less than $47,600 and the average is $59,110. Earning more than $68,660 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Watertown to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,042, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Watertown?
Physicians, All Other ($186,060), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($173,280), Sales Managers ($160,590).
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 Watertown-Fort Drum, NY (48060), all occupations and 199 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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