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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in New York
- New York$41,480
- Kiryas Joel$39,870
- Kingston$38,270
- Ithaca$38,220
- Albany$38,080
- Syracuse$38,050
- Glens Falls$37,710
- Buffalo$37,430
- Utica$37,350
- Rochester$37,160
- Elmira$36,060
- Binghamton$35,700
- Watertown$35,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $41,480 | $37,900 | $35,990 | $33,833 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $39,870 | $36,360 | $34,950 | $32,628 | 109 |
| Kingston | $38,270 | $35,090 | $34,680 | $31,430 | 101 |
| Ithaca | $38,220 | $36,930 | $35,640 | $31,393 | 103 |
| Albany | $38,080 | $35,640 | $33,660 | $31,288 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $38,050 | $35,500 | $34,110 | $31,265 | 96 |
| Glens Falls | $37,710 | $35,890 | $33,510 | $31,011 | 95 |
| Buffalo | $37,430 | $34,840 | $34,100 | $30,801 | 96 |
| Utica | $37,350 | $35,460 | $33,330 | $30,741 | 93 |
| Rochester | $37,160 | $34,950 | $32,290 | $30,599 | 97 |
| Elmira | $36,060 | $34,280 | $33,870 | $29,776 | 94 |
| Binghamton | $35,700 | $33,880 | $32,240 | $29,506 | 93 |
| Watertown | $35,070 | $33,810 | $32,720 | $29,035 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 39-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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