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Cost Estimators average salary by city in New York
- New York$92,640
- Kiryas Joel$89,090
- Albany$86,080
- Rochester$84,780
- Glens Falls$83,230
- Syracuse$83,140
- Binghamton$81,000
- Buffalo$80,400
- Elmira$80,200
- Kingston$80,090
- Watertown$79,950
- Utica$78,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $92,640 | $82,380 | $62,020 | $69,492 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $89,090 | $82,110 | $65,520 | $67,208 | 109 |
| Albany | $86,080 | $81,290 | $63,700 | $65,258 | 100 |
| Rochester | $84,780 | $78,890 | $61,660 | $64,415 | 97 |
| Glens Falls | $83,230 | $78,590 | $65,760 | $63,410 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $83,140 | $77,970 | $63,420 | $63,351 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $81,000 | $75,730 | $60,010 | $61,964 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $80,400 | $75,300 | $60,170 | $61,574 | 96 |
| Elmira | $80,200 | $77,400 | $65,040 | $61,445 | 94 |
| Kingston | $80,090 | $77,020 | $53,380 | $61,373 | 101 |
| Watertown | $79,950 | $80,020 | $58,520 | $61,283 | 88 |
| Utica | $78,470 | $75,700 | $59,170 | $60,323 | 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 13-1051.
- 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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