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Roofers average salary by city in New York
- New York$77,160
- Albany$68,400
- Utica$64,880
- Buffalo$64,790
- Syracuse$64,590
- Kiryas Joel$63,420
- Glens Falls$60,010
- Binghamton$58,930
- Rochester$58,920
- Elmira$56,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $77,160 | $76,400 | $59,070 | $59,473 | 113 |
| Albany | $68,400 | $63,920 | $59,810 | $53,792 | 100 |
| Utica | $64,880 | $61,070 | $48,670 | $51,348 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $64,790 | $62,590 | $58,310 | $51,280 | 96 |
| Syracuse | $64,590 | $61,480 | $60,450 | $51,131 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $63,420 | $63,750 | $50,350 | $50,255 | 109 |
| Glens Falls | $60,010 | $60,700 | $60,700 | $47,702 | 95 |
| Binghamton | $58,930 | $59,810 | $48,140 | $46,894 | 93 |
| Rochester | $58,920 | $60,880 | $47,780 | $46,887 | 97 |
| Elmira | $56,070 | $58,730 | $47,870 | $44,753 | 94 |
*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 47-2181.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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