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Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in New York
- New York$88,290
- Kiryas Joel$83,090
- Syracuse$78,350
- Albany$75,090
- Buffalo$72,360
- Rochester$69,430
- Utica$66,460
- Glens Falls$64,940
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $88,290 | $84,070 | $73,820 | $66,691 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $83,090 | $76,490 | $62,960 | $63,319 | 109 |
| Syracuse | $78,350 | $75,510 | $62,470 | $60,245 | 96 |
| Albany | $75,090 | $72,500 | $59,120 | $58,131 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $72,360 | $71,920 | $59,080 | $56,360 | 96 |
| Rochester | $69,430 | $69,750 | $59,560 | $54,460 | 97 |
| Utica | $66,460 | $62,910 | $53,500 | $52,530 | 93 |
| Glens Falls | $64,940 | $60,130 | $54,090 | $51,393 | 95 |
*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 17-3013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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