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Architectural and Civil Drafters 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 | $79,250 | $77,170 | $61,500 | $60,829 | 113 |
| Ithaca | $74,550 | $66,690 | $60,810 | $57,781 | 103 |
| Syracuse | $69,860 | $66,140 | $59,000 | $54,739 | 96 |
| Albany | $69,540 | $63,250 | $54,660 | $54,532 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $69,370 | $63,070 | $58,670 | $54,421 | 96 |
| Rochester | $69,150 | $64,770 | $58,000 | $54,279 | 97 |
| Kiryas Joel | $69,000 | $62,360 | $55,280 | $54,182 | 109 |
| Kingston | $65,280 | $61,230 | $52,500 | $51,647 | 101 |
*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 17-3011.
- 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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