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Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in New York
- Albany$48,660
- Rochester$44,530
- Kiryas Joel$43,860
- New York$43,850
- Glens Falls$43,590
- Syracuse$42,970
- Buffalo$42,860
- Binghamton$42,050
- Elmira$40,440
- Utica$40,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $48,660 | $47,210 | $40,300 | $39,207 | 100 |
| Rochester | $44,530 | $43,820 | $38,190 | $36,116 | 97 |
| Kiryas Joel | $43,860 | $45,200 | $39,660 | $35,614 | 109 |
| New York | $43,850 | $40,970 | $36,090 | $35,607 | 113 |
| Glens Falls | $43,590 | $39,480 | $36,790 | $35,412 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $42,970 | $43,370 | $37,800 | $34,948 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $42,860 | $41,720 | $36,580 | $34,866 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $42,050 | $39,770 | $38,700 | $34,259 | 93 |
| Elmira | $40,440 | $39,270 | $38,030 | $33,054 | 94 |
| Utica | $40,260 | $37,780 | $35,360 | $32,920 | 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.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other states
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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 51-9198.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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