Counselors, All Other Salary in New York

Other counselors in New York earn the most in New York (average $68,270 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($57,300), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other counselors average at $60,200 and the median at $58,500 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $58,210.

Counselors, All Other average salary by city in New York

New York$68,270
Buffalo$59,050
Syracuse$57,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$68,270	$63,300	$55,700	$53,708	113
Buffalo	$59,050	$46,640	$34,840	$46,984	96
Syracuse	$57,300	$59,990	$55,380	$45,674	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.

Counselors, All Other salary in other states

Counselors, All Other salary by city and state

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 21-1019.
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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