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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | $119,320 | $101,260 | $84,020 | $86,661 | 103 |
| New York | $111,580 | $101,210 | $71,270 | $81,680 | 113 |
| Rochester | $96,760 | $86,590 | $67,120 | $72,143 | 97 |
| Albany | $96,330 | $82,730 | $80,030 | $71,867 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $91,760 | $78,610 | $74,980 | $68,926 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $88,920 | $77,500 | $77,500 | $67,098 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $86,760 | $78,020 | $64,710 | $65,699 | 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.
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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 25-1126.
- 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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