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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel | $130,140 | $116,670 | $75,480 | $93,457 | 109 |
| Albany | $114,850 | $84,160 | $81,500 | $83,784 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $111,480 | $101,770 | $71,720 | $81,616 | 96 |
| New York | $110,490 | $99,980 | $76,200 | $80,979 | 113 |
| Ithaca | $99,290 | $97,550 | $78,070 | $73,771 | 103 |
| Rochester | $91,900 | $80,250 | $67,460 | $69,016 | 97 |
| Syracuse | $91,530 | $81,540 | $76,800 | $68,778 | 96 |
*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.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
More about pay in New York
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 25-1052.
- 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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