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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in New York
- New York$48,730
- Glens Falls$47,930
- Albany$46,280
- Kingston$46,230
- Utica$45,330
- Syracuse$44,450
- Rochester$44,350
- Watertown$43,970
- Binghamton$43,560
- Buffalo$43,230
- Ithaca$43,220
- Kiryas Joel$42,980
- Elmira$42,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $48,730 | $45,220 | $38,500 | $39,259 | 113 |
| Glens Falls | $47,930 | $42,470 | $38,450 | $38,661 | 95 |
| Albany | $46,280 | $39,870 | $35,290 | $37,426 | 100 |
| Kingston | $46,230 | $43,490 | $36,880 | $37,388 | 101 |
| Utica | $45,330 | $39,000 | $35,190 | $36,714 | 93 |
| Syracuse | $44,450 | $43,070 | $36,970 | $36,056 | 96 |
| Rochester | $44,350 | $42,280 | $36,970 | $35,981 | 97 |
| Watertown | $43,970 | $37,810 | $36,760 | $35,697 | 88 |
| Binghamton | $43,560 | $39,860 | $35,660 | $35,390 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $43,230 | $42,740 | $36,630 | $35,143 | 96 |
| Ithaca | $43,220 | $37,820 | $35,170 | $35,135 | 103 |
| Kiryas Joel | $42,980 | $38,060 | $35,810 | $34,956 | 109 |
| Elmira | $42,370 | $37,810 | $32,240 | $34,499 | 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 25-3031.
- 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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