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Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic average salary by city in New York
- Albany$54,560
- Utica$53,150
- Kiryas Joel$52,580
- Glens Falls$47,770
- Syracuse$45,810
- Buffalo$45,790
- New York$45,130
- Rochester$43,240
- Binghamton$40,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $54,560 | $50,710 | $39,330 | $43,623 | 100 |
| Utica | $53,150 | $53,160 | $38,810 | $42,568 | 93 |
| Kiryas Joel | $52,580 | $47,710 | $42,290 | $42,141 | 109 |
| Glens Falls | $47,770 | $47,740 | $44,870 | $38,541 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $45,810 | $45,010 | $41,490 | $37,074 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $45,790 | $43,340 | $39,480 | $37,059 | 96 |
| New York | $45,130 | $43,500 | $35,870 | $36,565 | 113 |
| Rochester | $43,240 | $41,790 | $38,450 | $35,150 | 97 |
| Binghamton | $40,540 | $37,410 | $35,220 | $33,129 | 93 |
*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 51-4072.
- 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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