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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary average salary by city in New York
- New York$42,530
- Syracuse$41,180
- Kiryas Joel$40,630
- Ithaca$40,330
- Albany$40,270
- Kingston$39,920
- Utica$38,940
- Rochester$38,620
- Glens Falls$38,570
- Elmira$38,380
- Buffalo$37,970
- Watertown$37,930
- Binghamton$37,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $42,530 | $38,890 | $36,010 | $34,619 | 113 |
| Syracuse | $41,180 | $37,330 | $35,630 | $33,608 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $40,630 | $37,760 | $35,670 | $33,197 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $40,330 | $37,420 | $35,990 | $32,972 | 103 |
| Albany | $40,270 | $38,110 | $35,430 | $32,927 | 100 |
| Kingston | $39,920 | $37,180 | $35,200 | $32,665 | 101 |
| Utica | $38,940 | $36,020 | $33,890 | $31,932 | 93 |
| Rochester | $38,620 | $36,240 | $34,060 | $31,692 | 97 |
| Glens Falls | $38,570 | $36,250 | $33,930 | $31,655 | 95 |
| Elmira | $38,380 | $36,250 | $33,670 | $31,512 | 94 |
| Buffalo | $37,970 | $35,670 | $33,640 | $31,206 | 96 |
| Watertown | $37,930 | $34,190 | $32,240 | $31,176 | 88 |
| Binghamton | $37,090 | $35,190 | $33,220 | $30,547 | 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.
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in other states
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 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 25-9045.
- 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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