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Database Administrators average salary by city in New York
- New York$125,550
- Utica$101,170
- Albany$97,250
- Syracuse$92,650
- Rochester$90,750
- Buffalo$90,020
- Binghamton$85,560
- Kiryas Joel$84,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $125,550 | $121,550 | $87,370 | $90,595 | 113 |
| Utica | $101,170 | $88,360 | $69,230 | $74,981 | 93 |
| Albany | $97,250 | $102,160 | $65,000 | $72,459 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $92,650 | $86,810 | $67,930 | $69,499 | 96 |
| Rochester | $90,750 | $81,490 | $60,790 | $68,276 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $90,020 | $76,820 | $61,150 | $67,806 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $85,560 | $87,270 | $76,360 | $64,921 | 93 |
| Kiryas Joel | $84,190 | $72,170 | $59,970 | $64,032 | 109 |
*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 15-1242.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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