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Graphic Designers average salary by city in New York
- New York$85,950
- Kiryas Joel$73,220
- Rochester$70,930
- Albany$69,460
- Ithaca$66,330
- Buffalo$64,820
- Utica$62,780
- Kingston$62,520
- Glens Falls$60,730
- Syracuse$58,180
- Binghamton$55,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $85,950 | $79,280 | $62,040 | $65,174 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $73,220 | $63,560 | $48,980 | $56,918 | 109 |
| Rochester | $70,930 | $63,530 | $49,740 | $55,433 | 97 |
| Albany | $69,460 | $63,200 | $52,460 | $54,480 | 100 |
| Ithaca | $66,330 | $61,250 | $51,450 | $52,433 | 103 |
| Buffalo | $64,820 | $60,000 | $48,060 | $51,303 | 96 |
| Utica | $62,780 | $58,550 | $48,650 | $49,776 | 93 |
| Kingston | $62,520 | $61,410 | $45,010 | $49,581 | 101 |
| Glens Falls | $60,730 | $56,540 | $46,180 | $48,241 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $58,180 | $52,390 | $40,840 | $46,333 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $55,510 | $53,460 | $39,530 | $44,334 | 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 27-1024.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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