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Dentists, General average salary by city in New York
- Syracuse$227,650
- Albany$220,850
- Binghamton$210,860
- New York$202,800
- Utica$196,050
- Buffalo$192,210
- Glens Falls$191,490
- Kiryas Joel$191,090
- Kingston$188,210
- Rochester$162,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $227,650 | $191,830 | $134,550 | $155,862 | 96 |
| Albany | $220,850 | $193,780 | $157,760 | $151,842 | 100 |
| Binghamton | $210,860 | $176,190 | $123,770 | $145,322 | 93 |
| New York | $202,800 | $190,010 | $104,110 | $139,869 | 113 |
| Utica | $196,050 | $169,070 | $129,380 | $135,268 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $192,210 | $178,260 | $78,600 | $132,635 | 96 |
| Glens Falls | $191,490 | $162,780 | $126,920 | $132,142 | 95 |
| Kiryas Joel | $191,090 | $165,300 | $118,090 | $131,867 | 109 |
| Kingston | $188,210 | $162,780 | $128,970 | $129,893 | 101 |
| Rochester | $162,510 | $167,480 | $95,840 | $113,639 | 97 |
*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 29-1021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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