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Optometrists 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $170,410 | $153,790 | $110,820 | $118,565 | 96 |
| New York | $157,350 | $161,030 | $130,000 | $110,422 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $157,230 | $161,850 | $134,770 | $110,347 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $149,220 | $165,640 | $125,680 | $105,353 | 96 |
| Albany | $146,400 | $164,020 | $115,960 | $103,595 | 100 |
| Rochester | $145,460 | $159,380 | $126,580 | $103,009 | 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 29-1041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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