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Urban and Regional Planners average salary by city in New York
- New York$103,430
- Albany$100,880
- Rochester$98,810
- Watertown$98,790
- Binghamton$96,860
- Syracuse$94,580
- Kiryas Joel$90,860
- Buffalo$88,750
- Utica$86,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $103,430 | $99,150 | $81,100 | $76,435 | 113 |
| Albany | $100,880 | $88,190 | $66,500 | $74,795 | 100 |
| Rochester | $98,810 | $92,550 | $77,920 | $73,462 | 97 |
| Watertown | $98,790 | $86,670 | $76,820 | $73,450 | 88 |
| Binghamton | $96,860 | $87,340 | $71,660 | $72,208 | 93 |
| Syracuse | $94,580 | $78,240 | $56,350 | $70,740 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $90,860 | $88,860 | $63,910 | $68,347 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $88,750 | $82,270 | $66,610 | $66,989 | 96 |
| Utica | $86,350 | $84,840 | $59,580 | $65,433 | 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.
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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 19-3051.
- 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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