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Meter Readers, Utilities 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $71,500 | $63,040 | $56,130 | $55,803 | 113 |
| Albany | $60,470 | $58,500 | $54,810 | $48,047 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $54,380 | $56,860 | $40,920 | $43,488 | 96 |
| Rochester | $47,990 | $45,430 | $41,090 | $38,706 | 97 |
*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 43-5041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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