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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in New York
- Syracuse$71,200
- New York$63,400
- Buffalo$60,060
- Kiryas Joel$56,000
- Rochester$55,690
- Albany$54,880
- Kingston$54,460
- Glens Falls$53,190
- Utica$50,970
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $71,200 | $82,530 | $62,770 | $55,608 | 96 |
| New York | $63,400 | $59,690 | $48,760 | $50,240 | 113 |
| Buffalo | $60,060 | $55,990 | $50,380 | $47,740 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $56,000 | $51,300 | $46,170 | $44,701 | 109 |
| Rochester | $55,690 | $52,800 | $47,130 | $44,469 | 97 |
| Albany | $54,880 | $51,150 | $49,340 | $43,863 | 100 |
| Kingston | $54,460 | $50,530 | $44,120 | $43,548 | 101 |
| Glens Falls | $53,190 | $48,860 | $46,170 | $42,598 | 95 |
| Utica | $50,970 | $51,320 | $42,550 | $40,936 | 93 |
*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 51-9012.
- 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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