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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in New York
- New York$55,130
- Watertown$52,120
- Kiryas Joel$44,700
- Utica$41,970
- Syracuse$39,640
- Rochester$38,850
- Buffalo$38,600
- Albany$37,400
- Binghamton$35,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $55,130 | $45,850 | $38,090 | $44,050 | 113 |
| Watertown | $52,120 | $52,520 | $50,520 | $41,797 | 88 |
| Kiryas Joel | $44,700 | $39,610 | $36,190 | $36,243 | 109 |
| Utica | $41,970 | $38,160 | $36,490 | $34,200 | 93 |
| Syracuse | $39,640 | $35,290 | $33,460 | $32,456 | 96 |
| Rochester | $38,850 | $35,080 | $32,240 | $31,864 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $38,600 | $34,210 | $32,240 | $31,677 | 96 |
| Albany | $37,400 | $32,940 | $32,240 | $30,779 | 100 |
| Binghamton | $35,340 | $32,240 | $32,240 | $29,237 | 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.
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other 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 53-3099.
- 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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