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Healthcare Social Workers average salary by city in New York
- New York$80,430
- Kiryas Joel$72,720
- Kingston$70,850
- Albany$68,710
- Ithaca$68,130
- Syracuse$68,090
- Buffalo$65,700
- Rochester$63,530
- Watertown$62,950
- Glens Falls$62,190
- Utica$61,470
- Binghamton$57,950
- Elmira$54,630
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $80,430 | $78,610 | $59,820 | $61,594 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $72,720 | $71,630 | $59,380 | $56,594 | 109 |
| Kingston | $70,850 | $75,300 | $63,780 | $55,381 | 101 |
| Albany | $68,710 | $67,190 | $52,220 | $53,993 | 100 |
| Ithaca | $68,130 | $62,570 | $50,190 | $53,617 | 103 |
| Syracuse | $68,090 | $64,310 | $55,800 | $53,591 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $65,700 | $64,940 | $51,650 | $51,961 | 96 |
| Rochester | $63,530 | $61,610 | $51,240 | $50,337 | 97 |
| Watertown | $62,950 | $59,370 | $47,290 | $49,903 | 88 |
| Glens Falls | $62,190 | $62,850 | $56,980 | $49,334 | 95 |
| Utica | $61,470 | $58,780 | $49,730 | $48,795 | 93 |
| Binghamton | $57,950 | $51,290 | $47,420 | $46,161 | 93 |
| Elmira | $54,630 | $48,970 | $48,390 | $43,676 | 94 |
*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 21-1022.
- 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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