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Massage Therapists 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | $84,270 | $77,150 | $44,910 | $64,084 | 101 |
| Ithaca | $74,090 | $80,340 | $62,400 | $57,482 | 103 |
| Kiryas Joel | $68,780 | $68,640 | $43,620 | $54,039 | 109 |
| Rochester | $66,960 | $66,110 | $42,910 | $52,859 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $63,080 | $61,830 | $32,490 | $50,000 | 96 |
| New York | $61,880 | $50,600 | $37,280 | $49,102 | 113 |
| Albany | $59,900 | $62,310 | $33,280 | $47,620 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $53,080 | $43,480 | $34,110 | $42,515 | 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 31-9011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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