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Office Clerks, General average salary by city in New York
- New York$50,080
- Albany$48,370
- Syracuse$47,190
- Buffalo$46,410
- Kingston$46,220
- Kiryas Joel$45,270
- Rochester$44,210
- Binghamton$44,090
- Glens Falls$44,080
- Watertown$43,410
- Elmira$43,360
- Utica$42,120
- Ithaca$41,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $50,080 | $47,670 | $37,850 | $40,270 | 113 |
| Albany | $48,370 | $46,010 | $37,780 | $38,990 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $47,190 | $45,060 | $36,990 | $38,107 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $46,410 | $46,040 | $36,960 | $37,523 | 96 |
| Kingston | $46,220 | $44,850 | $36,160 | $37,381 | 101 |
| Kiryas Joel | $45,270 | $43,920 | $35,340 | $36,670 | 109 |
| Rochester | $44,210 | $42,230 | $36,100 | $35,876 | 97 |
| Binghamton | $44,090 | $42,830 | $35,100 | $35,786 | 93 |
| Glens Falls | $44,080 | $42,020 | $36,360 | $35,779 | 95 |
| Watertown | $43,410 | $40,820 | $35,170 | $35,277 | 88 |
| Elmira | $43,360 | $40,930 | $36,310 | $35,240 | 94 |
| Utica | $42,120 | $38,160 | $32,700 | $34,312 | 93 |
| Ithaca | $41,260 | $37,380 | $35,310 | $33,668 | 103 |
*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 43-9061.
- 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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