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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in New York
- Syracuse$70,310
- New York$67,940
- Kiryas Joel$65,600
- Albany$65,260
- Watertown$65,160
- Buffalo$64,330
- Utica$63,180
- Kingston$62,960
- Rochester$62,370
- Glens Falls$62,010
- Binghamton$60,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $70,310 | $68,880 | $60,650 | $55,031 | 96 |
| New York | $67,940 | $71,050 | $56,290 | $53,494 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $65,600 | $64,280 | $59,110 | $51,887 | 109 |
| Albany | $65,260 | $63,710 | $49,840 | $51,632 | 100 |
| Watertown | $65,160 | $65,870 | $60,520 | $51,557 | 88 |
| Buffalo | $64,330 | $60,620 | $52,130 | $50,936 | 96 |
| Utica | $63,180 | $62,930 | $58,660 | $50,075 | 93 |
| Kingston | $62,960 | $63,390 | $51,410 | $49,911 | 101 |
| Rochester | $62,370 | $62,230 | $50,750 | $49,469 | 97 |
| Glens Falls | $62,010 | $61,850 | $50,460 | $49,199 | 95 |
| Binghamton | $60,690 | $60,290 | $53,870 | $48,211 | 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 29-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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