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Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in New York
- New York$117,500
- Albany$114,720
- Syracuse$111,150
- Ithaca$109,230
- Kiryas Joel$104,790
- Rochester$102,050
- Buffalo$100,200
- Binghamton$99,980
- Glens Falls$98,010
- Kingston$97,720
- Utica$97,050
- Watertown$96,760
- Elmira$94,160
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $117,500 | $109,990 | $92,180 | $85,490 | 113 |
| Albany | $114,720 | $108,310 | $87,140 | $83,701 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $111,150 | $105,020 | $85,400 | $81,403 | 96 |
| Ithaca | $109,230 | $99,990 | $84,410 | $80,168 | 103 |
| Kiryas Joel | $104,790 | $97,030 | $78,670 | $77,311 | 109 |
| Rochester | $102,050 | $100,160 | $81,450 | $75,547 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $100,200 | $97,200 | $79,050 | $74,357 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $99,980 | $98,560 | $83,930 | $74,215 | 93 |
| Glens Falls | $98,010 | $95,820 | $77,310 | $72,948 | 95 |
| Kingston | $97,720 | $90,150 | $80,410 | $72,761 | 101 |
| Utica | $97,050 | $93,980 | $75,580 | $72,330 | 93 |
| Watertown | $96,760 | $97,400 | $77,240 | $72,143 | 88 |
| Elmira | $94,160 | $83,220 | $77,350 | $70,470 | 94 |
*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 17-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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