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Insulation Workers, Mechanical average salary by city in New York
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $79,450 | $70,690 | $55,660 | $60,958 | 113 |
| Syracuse | $71,400 | $82,950 | $51,460 | $55,738 | 96 |
| Albany | $63,100 | $59,740 | $47,770 | $50,015 | 100 |
| Rochester | $60,320 | $57,160 | $50,040 | $47,935 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $59,290 | $58,310 | $48,560 | $47,164 | 96 |
*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 47-2132.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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