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Buyers and Purchasing Agents average salary by city in New York
- New York$92,580
- Kiryas Joel$84,300
- Glens Falls$83,300
- Syracuse$82,100
- Albany$82,090
- Utica$80,870
- Binghamton$80,850
- Buffalo$80,010
- Rochester$78,770
- Watertown$76,670
- Kingston$74,320
- Ithaca$72,330
- Elmira$70,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $92,580 | $83,350 | $68,930 | $69,453 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $84,300 | $77,770 | $63,080 | $64,104 | 109 |
| Glens Falls | $83,300 | $76,240 | $61,720 | $63,455 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $82,100 | $76,650 | $62,070 | $62,677 | 96 |
| Albany | $82,090 | $75,940 | $63,160 | $62,670 | 100 |
| Utica | $80,870 | $76,370 | $61,000 | $61,879 | 93 |
| Binghamton | $80,850 | $77,380 | $61,250 | $61,866 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $80,010 | $75,520 | $60,370 | $61,321 | 96 |
| Rochester | $78,770 | $75,550 | $60,420 | $60,517 | 97 |
| Watertown | $76,670 | $72,980 | $57,480 | $59,155 | 88 |
| Kingston | $74,320 | $70,680 | $59,420 | $57,632 | 101 |
| Ithaca | $72,330 | $65,520 | $51,590 | $56,341 | 103 |
| Elmira | $70,740 | $67,790 | $53,930 | $55,310 | 94 |
*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 13-1020.
- 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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