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Bakers average salary by city in New York
- New York$42,290
- Albany$40,870
- Syracuse$40,260
- Kingston$40,060
- Kiryas Joel$40,050
- Ithaca$39,470
- Rochester$39,210
- Buffalo$39,040
- Binghamton$38,530
- Elmira$38,300
- Glens Falls$37,460
- Utica$36,740
- Watertown$36,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $42,290 | $38,890 | $36,100 | $34,439 | 113 |
| Albany | $40,870 | $38,020 | $35,350 | $33,376 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $40,260 | $37,500 | $35,090 | $32,920 | 96 |
| Kingston | $40,060 | $36,410 | $33,840 | $32,770 | 101 |
| Kiryas Joel | $40,050 | $36,950 | $35,150 | $32,762 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $39,470 | $35,970 | $32,690 | $32,328 | 103 |
| Rochester | $39,210 | $36,080 | $32,240 | $32,134 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $39,040 | $37,610 | $35,080 | $32,006 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $38,530 | $36,570 | $32,240 | $31,625 | 93 |
| Elmira | $38,300 | $34,560 | $34,320 | $31,453 | 94 |
| Glens Falls | $37,460 | $36,930 | $32,660 | $30,824 | 95 |
| Utica | $36,740 | $33,630 | $32,570 | $30,285 | 93 |
| Watertown | $36,360 | $35,700 | $32,240 | $30,000 | 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 51-3011.
- 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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