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Occupational Therapists average salary by city in New York
- New York$107,110
- Ithaca$99,060
- Kiryas Joel$98,060
- Kingston$94,650
- Elmira$92,060
- Watertown$90,540
- Glens Falls$90,420
- Syracuse$89,860
- Binghamton$88,650
- Albany$86,910
- Utica$85,910
- Rochester$84,190
- Buffalo$83,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $107,110 | $101,460 | $84,130 | $78,804 | 113 |
| Ithaca | $99,060 | $102,910 | $82,080 | $73,623 | 103 |
| Kiryas Joel | $98,060 | $97,720 | $80,860 | $72,980 | 109 |
| Kingston | $94,650 | $95,200 | $80,770 | $70,786 | 101 |
| Elmira | $92,060 | $83,190 | $83,190 | $69,119 | 94 |
| Watertown | $90,540 | $89,720 | $70,220 | $68,141 | 88 |
| Glens Falls | $90,420 | $95,110 | $80,010 | $68,064 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $89,860 | $86,110 | $73,990 | $67,703 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $88,650 | $86,390 | $69,450 | $66,925 | 93 |
| Albany | $86,910 | $85,990 | $72,600 | $65,796 | 100 |
| Utica | $85,910 | $85,920 | $74,230 | $65,148 | 93 |
| Rochester | $84,190 | $81,750 | $65,940 | $64,032 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $83,790 | $81,560 | $65,890 | $63,773 | 96 |
*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 29-1122.
- 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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