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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary average salary by city in New York
- Syracuse$61,350
- Buffalo$60,320
- Binghamton$51,650
- New York$51,420
- Albany$47,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $61,350 | $65,670 | $60,770 | $48,705 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $60,320 | $61,540 | $49,660 | $47,935 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $51,650 | $46,950 | $44,040 | $41,445 | 93 |
| New York | $51,420 | $45,100 | $37,130 | $41,273 | 113 |
| Albany | $47,960 | $45,860 | $40,370 | $38,683 | 100 |
*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 25-9044.
- 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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