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Engineers, All Other average salary by city in New York
- New York$138,950
- Albany$130,750
- Syracuse$123,810
- Binghamton$121,480
- Kiryas Joel$115,020
- Utica$108,360
- Buffalo$106,860
- Rochester$106,710
- Ithaca$105,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $138,950 | $135,300 | $101,270 | $98,950 | 113 |
| Albany | $130,750 | $130,810 | $101,830 | $93,837 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $123,810 | $126,400 | $101,290 | $89,510 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $121,480 | $110,930 | $93,510 | $88,051 | 93 |
| Kiryas Joel | $115,020 | $122,400 | $84,230 | $83,894 | 109 |
| Utica | $108,360 | $97,940 | $76,200 | $79,608 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $106,860 | $100,280 | $76,300 | $78,643 | 96 |
| Rochester | $106,710 | $100,080 | $78,560 | $78,546 | 97 |
| Ithaca | $105,850 | $103,890 | $81,760 | $77,993 | 103 |
*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 17-2199.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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