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Machinists average salary by city in New York
- Albany$67,520
- New York$66,030
- Ithaca$63,980
- Kiryas Joel$62,560
- Buffalo$60,860
- Glens Falls$60,000
- Syracuse$57,880
- Rochester$56,100
- Elmira$56,090
- Binghamton$55,850
- Kingston$53,930
- Utica$52,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $67,520 | $63,970 | $57,110 | $53,222 | 100 |
| New York | $66,030 | $62,750 | $50,920 | $52,208 | 113 |
| Ithaca | $63,980 | $62,810 | $62,220 | $50,674 | 103 |
| Kiryas Joel | $62,560 | $62,000 | $48,600 | $49,611 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $60,860 | $60,650 | $47,000 | $48,339 | 96 |
| Glens Falls | $60,000 | $59,570 | $47,990 | $47,695 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $57,880 | $58,650 | $46,410 | $46,108 | 96 |
| Rochester | $56,100 | $55,560 | $46,020 | $44,776 | 97 |
| Elmira | $56,090 | $59,330 | $47,350 | $44,768 | 94 |
| Binghamton | $55,850 | $55,580 | $47,390 | $44,589 | 93 |
| Kingston | $53,930 | $50,400 | $39,120 | $43,152 | 101 |
| Utica | $52,740 | $49,090 | $41,740 | $42,261 | 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 51-4041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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