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Psychiatrists average salary by city in New York
- Kiryas Joel$299,880
- New York$251,460
- Utica$251,040
- Rochester$248,410
- Buffalo$243,710
- Binghamton$234,770
- Albany$224,460
- Ithaca$213,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel | $299,880 | $314,450 | $303,760 | $197,507 | 109 |
| New York | $251,460 | $249,130 | $105,960 | $169,863 | 113 |
| Utica | $251,040 | $256,870 | $115,020 | $169,616 | 93 |
| Rochester | $248,410 | $233,620 | $75,530 | $168,069 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $243,710 | $244,960 | $150,400 | $165,306 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $234,770 | $273,380 | $89,370 | $160,049 | 93 |
| Albany | $224,460 | $260,000 | $96,980 | $153,987 | 100 |
| Ithaca | $213,480 | $280,210 | $116,750 | $147,094 | 103 |
*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 29-1223.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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