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Medical Assistants average salary by city in New York
- New York$49,590
- Ithaca$49,040
- Glens Falls$45,410
- Kiryas Joel$45,400
- Buffalo$44,580
- Syracuse$44,130
- Albany$44,120
- Rochester$43,040
- Utica$42,940
- Kingston$42,680
- Binghamton$42,440
- Elmira$41,790
- Watertown$40,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $49,590 | $48,370 | $45,980 | $39,903 | 113 |
| Ithaca | $49,040 | $53,760 | $45,280 | $39,491 | 103 |
| Glens Falls | $45,410 | $47,860 | $39,670 | $36,774 | 95 |
| Kiryas Joel | $45,400 | $45,450 | $40,290 | $36,767 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $44,580 | $44,650 | $38,420 | $36,153 | 96 |
| Syracuse | $44,130 | $44,250 | $37,920 | $35,816 | 96 |
| Albany | $44,120 | $44,870 | $38,590 | $35,809 | 100 |
| Rochester | $43,040 | $41,710 | $39,260 | $35,000 | 97 |
| Utica | $42,940 | $44,020 | $38,660 | $34,926 | 93 |
| Kingston | $42,680 | $42,620 | $38,440 | $34,731 | 101 |
| Binghamton | $42,440 | $41,110 | $38,230 | $34,551 | 93 |
| Elmira | $41,790 | $40,010 | $38,940 | $34,065 | 94 |
| Watertown | $40,110 | $39,110 | $37,990 | $32,807 | 88 |
*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.
Medical Assistants salary in other states
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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 31-9092.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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