2026 reference

New York salary, ages 16-19

U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners

In New York, the 2026 reference median salary for full-time, year-round wage and salary earners ages 16-19 is $25,962. The top 10% earn at least $48,212 and the top 25% at least $36,549; the bottom 25% earn at most $19,290 and the bottom 10% at most $10,153. Average: $30,174. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.

Salary distribution

Typical earnings for ages 16-19 United States (New York)

  1. Top 10% earn at least$48,212
  2. Top 25% earn at least$36,549
  3. Middle (median)half earn more, half less$25,962
  4. Bottom 25% earn at most$19,290
  5. Bottom 10% earn at most$10,153
  6. Averagetotal income ÷ people$30,174

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