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Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in New York
- New York$45,120
- Kiryas Joel$44,100
- Syracuse$39,310
- Albany$39,150
- Binghamton$39,010
- Rochester$38,570
- Buffalo$38,160
- Utica$37,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $45,120 | $41,140 | $37,820 | $36,557 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $44,100 | $41,030 | $37,490 | $35,794 | 109 |
| Syracuse | $39,310 | $37,040 | $35,980 | $32,209 | 96 |
| Albany | $39,150 | $37,680 | $35,590 | $32,089 | 100 |
| Binghamton | $39,010 | $36,460 | $32,570 | $31,984 | 93 |
| Rochester | $38,570 | $37,520 | $35,230 | $31,655 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $38,160 | $36,740 | $35,990 | $31,348 | 96 |
| Utica | $37,390 | $36,500 | $32,240 | $30,771 | 93 |
*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 43-5021.
- 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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