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Technical Writers average salary by city in New York
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $111,070 | $111,050 | $81,600 | $81,352 | 113 |
| Albany | $94,620 | $90,500 | $63,940 | $70,766 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $88,760 | $84,520 | $64,290 | $66,995 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $87,040 | $78,300 | $65,840 | $65,880 | 96 |
| Rochester | $81,810 | $78,370 | $60,520 | $62,489 | 97 |
*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 27-3042.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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