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Look, I'm not going to sugarcoat it – getting paid as a senior software engineer in NYC right now is absolutely wild. We're talking numbers that would've seemed impossible just five years ago.

Look, if you're hiring in NYC (or even thinking about it), this salary transparency thing isn't going away. And honestly? It's probably coming to your state next. As of August 2023, half of US job listings on Indeed advertised some form of salary information, with mentions of salary in job postings nearly tripling from February 2020 levels.

Look, I'm going to be straight with you - NYC is hands down one of the best places to be an OT if you're chasing the money. I've been working in the city for eight years now, and the difference between what I make here versus what my classmates earn back in Ohio is pretty wild.

Look, I'm going to be straight with you - New York City is where EKG techs come to make real money. I've been watching this field for years, and nothing comes close to what you can earn here. Sure, the rent will make you cry, but stick with me and I'll show you why most techs think it's worth it.

Look, I've spent the last few years talking to OB/GYNs all over Manhattan, and the salary situation is honestly wild. New York City's market is nothing like what you'll find anywhere else in the country - and I mean that in both good and frustrating ways.

So you're wondering if your NYC salary is actually decent? Let's be honest - it's complicated. According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey, the average household income in New York City was $127,894

Look, if you're thinking about cardiology in NYC, here's some good news - salaries are climbing fast. The average starting salary for cardiologists has risen to $470,000 in 2025, a 19% increase from $396,000 in 2024 according to AMN Healthcare.

Look, let's cut straight to the chase - if you're thinking about working as a perfusionist in NYC, you're looking at some seriously good money. We're talking about salaries that'll make your colleagues in other cities pretty jealous.