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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 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 | $335,290 | $302,410 | $155,250 | $217,266 | 113 |
| Syracuse | $273,380 | $239,000 | $120,750 | $182,720 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $271,700 | $269,700 | $237,200 | $181,764 | 96 |
| Rochester | $268,000 | $269,570 | $75,200 | $179,588 | 97 |
| Albany | $257,300 | $218,380 | $218,380 | $173,297 | 100 |
*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 29-1241.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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