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Receptionists and Information Clerks average salary by city in New York
- New York$45,430
- Ithaca$42,250
- Glens Falls$41,810
- Syracuse$41,750
- Albany$41,540
- Kiryas Joel$41,430
- Buffalo$41,130
- Kingston$41,100
- Rochester$40,280
- Elmira$39,190
- Utica$39,060
- Binghamton$38,560
- Watertown$38,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $45,430 | $44,690 | $37,860 | $36,789 | 113 |
| Ithaca | $42,250 | $39,400 | $37,150 | $34,409 | 103 |
| Glens Falls | $41,810 | $39,440 | $36,700 | $34,080 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $41,750 | $39,900 | $35,320 | $34,035 | 96 |
| Albany | $41,540 | $39,790 | $36,440 | $33,878 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel | $41,430 | $39,410 | $35,340 | $33,795 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $41,130 | $38,960 | $35,630 | $33,571 | 96 |
| Kingston | $41,100 | $39,540 | $35,740 | $33,548 | 101 |
| Rochester | $40,280 | $38,550 | $35,230 | $32,935 | 97 |
| Elmira | $39,190 | $37,380 | $33,400 | $32,119 | 94 |
| Utica | $39,060 | $36,810 | $34,720 | $32,021 | 93 |
| Binghamton | $38,560 | $37,010 | $33,870 | $31,647 | 93 |
| Watertown | $38,440 | $36,160 | $33,870 | $31,557 | 88 |
*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.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in other states
Receptionists and Information Clerks 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 43-4171.
- 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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