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Light Truck Drivers average salary by city in New York
- New York$52,480
- Kiryas Joel$47,790
- Syracuse$47,500
- Kingston$46,790
- Ithaca$45,620
- Rochester$45,480
- Buffalo$45,280
- Glens Falls$44,990
- Albany$44,020
- Elmira$43,070
- Watertown$42,860
- Binghamton$42,310
- Utica$41,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $52,480 | $47,440 | $44,480 | $42,066 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $47,790 | $45,590 | $37,260 | $38,556 | 109 |
| Syracuse | $47,500 | $44,200 | $38,080 | $38,339 | 96 |
| Kingston | $46,790 | $40,400 | $33,980 | $37,807 | 101 |
| Ithaca | $45,620 | $39,520 | $33,500 | $36,932 | 103 |
| Rochester | $45,480 | $42,090 | $36,070 | $36,827 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $45,280 | $42,640 | $35,050 | $36,677 | 96 |
| Glens Falls | $44,990 | $41,090 | $33,340 | $36,460 | 95 |
| Albany | $44,020 | $41,360 | $34,050 | $35,734 | 100 |
| Elmira | $43,070 | $42,220 | $37,700 | $35,023 | 94 |
| Watertown | $42,860 | $39,010 | $37,660 | $34,866 | 88 |
| Binghamton | $42,310 | $41,010 | $34,580 | $34,454 | 93 |
| Utica | $41,650 | $39,450 | $33,460 | $33,960 | 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 53-3033.
- 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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