You may remember when you were a kid and deciding what career you ultimately wanted. Dreams of becoming an astronaut, firefighter, or professional athlete was common. When you got older, you started to realize the more realistic career paths and which ones offered the most financial stability.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut for sure. A professional hockey player also crossed my mind, before I realized that wouldn't happen due to a lack of skill.

In terms of which paying jobs are the highest paying, it can fluctuate over time and also varies from state to state. Here in New York State, certain career paths can usually create more financial stability than others.

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But which jobs pay the most on average in New York? You may be able to take some educated guesses, but Zippia created a list of the highest-paying jobs in New York for the year of 2021.

Here are the top 15 top paying jobs in New York State for this year.

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