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Construction and Building Inspectors average salary by city in New York
- New York$93,640
- Rochester$81,360
- Buffalo$78,720
- Syracuse$77,590
- Watertown$77,330
- Kiryas Joel$76,480
- Glens Falls$75,550
- Albany$75,170
- Elmira$72,840
- Binghamton$71,960
- Utica$70,100
- Ithaca$67,860
- Kingston$67,800
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $93,640 | $90,800 | $70,170 | $70,136 | 113 |
| Rochester | $81,360 | $77,340 | $61,100 | $62,197 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $78,720 | $77,040 | $62,860 | $60,485 | 96 |
| Syracuse | $77,590 | $75,610 | $59,740 | $59,752 | 96 |
| Watertown | $77,330 | $74,680 | $60,250 | $59,584 | 88 |
| Kiryas Joel | $76,480 | $72,690 | $52,070 | $59,032 | 109 |
| Glens Falls | $75,550 | $71,210 | $54,910 | $58,429 | 95 |
| Albany | $75,170 | $69,450 | $56,900 | $58,183 | 100 |
| Elmira | $72,840 | $65,790 | $53,730 | $56,672 | 94 |
| Binghamton | $71,960 | $69,050 | $54,660 | $56,101 | 93 |
| Utica | $70,100 | $64,190 | $50,510 | $54,895 | 93 |
| Ithaca | $67,860 | $64,070 | $53,830 | $53,442 | 103 |
| Kingston | $67,800 | $62,940 | $54,880 | $53,403 | 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 47-4011.
- 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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