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Electrical Engineers average salary by city in New York
- New York$129,720
- Binghamton$128,690
- Kiryas Joel$125,340
- Ithaca$117,080
- Syracuse$116,330
- Rochester$115,820
- Albany$115,360
- Glens Falls$113,070
- Utica$110,900
- Kingston$107,020
- Buffalo$106,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $129,720 | $128,340 | $100,600 | $93,195 | 113 |
| Binghamton | $128,690 | $126,010 | $102,620 | $92,552 | 93 |
| Kiryas Joel | $125,340 | $124,630 | $94,460 | $90,464 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $117,080 | $105,840 | $90,220 | $85,219 | 103 |
| Syracuse | $116,330 | $111,070 | $99,340 | $84,737 | 96 |
| Rochester | $115,820 | $108,160 | $93,470 | $84,408 | 97 |
| Albany | $115,360 | $105,910 | $82,230 | $84,112 | 100 |
| Glens Falls | $113,070 | $102,520 | $78,830 | $82,639 | 95 |
| Utica | $110,900 | $102,480 | $85,350 | $81,242 | 93 |
| Kingston | $107,020 | $99,800 | $74,870 | $78,746 | 101 |
| Buffalo | $106,340 | $98,180 | $78,390 | $78,308 | 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.
Electrical Engineers salary in other states
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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 17-2071.
- 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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