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Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in New York
- Syracuse$88,900
- New York$86,860
- Binghamton$86,050
- Albany$83,430
- Kiryas Joel$81,460
- Buffalo$78,930
- Rochester$78,600
- Ithaca$77,340
- Utica$77,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $88,900 | $91,370 | $70,160 | $67,085 | 96 |
| New York | $86,860 | $85,080 | $67,550 | $65,764 | 113 |
| Binghamton | $86,050 | $91,370 | $71,760 | $65,238 | 93 |
| Albany | $83,430 | $83,910 | $71,690 | $63,539 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel | $81,460 | $81,710 | $58,200 | $62,262 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $78,930 | $80,850 | $59,520 | $60,621 | 96 |
| Rochester | $78,600 | $81,890 | $59,110 | $60,407 | 97 |
| Ithaca | $77,340 | $79,940 | $79,940 | $59,590 | 103 |
| Utica | $77,210 | $79,420 | $58,490 | $59,506 | 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.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other states
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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 21-1029.
- 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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