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Driver/Sales Workers average salary by city in New York
- New York$46,920
- Kiryas Joel$46,290
- Elmira$45,670
- Rochester$44,580
- Kingston$44,570
- Watertown$44,140
- Syracuse$43,260
- Utica$43,190
- Buffalo$43,140
- Glens Falls$43,040
- Albany$41,670
- Ithaca$41,370
- Binghamton$40,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $46,920 | $44,720 | $35,860 | $37,905 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $46,290 | $44,990 | $36,300 | $37,433 | 109 |
| Elmira | $45,670 | $46,150 | $33,020 | $36,969 | 94 |
| Rochester | $44,580 | $44,760 | $35,000 | $36,153 | 97 |
| Kingston | $44,570 | $45,690 | $32,830 | $36,146 | 101 |
| Watertown | $44,140 | $44,930 | $34,380 | $35,824 | 88 |
| Syracuse | $43,260 | $42,540 | $33,500 | $35,165 | 96 |
| Utica | $43,190 | $44,090 | $32,950 | $35,113 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $43,140 | $39,300 | $32,240 | $35,075 | 96 |
| Glens Falls | $43,040 | $38,980 | $33,080 | $35,000 | 95 |
| Albany | $41,670 | $37,890 | $33,330 | $33,975 | 100 |
| Ithaca | $41,370 | $36,010 | $33,790 | $33,750 | 103 |
| Binghamton | $40,900 | $38,010 | $33,440 | $33,399 | 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 53-3031.
- 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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