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Painters, Construction and Maintenance average salary by city in New York
- New York$69,930
- Binghamton$64,470
- Elmira$62,410
- Ithaca$58,760
- Buffalo$58,670
- Kiryas Joel$58,470
- Albany$58,120
- Kingston$57,760
- Syracuse$55,220
- Utica$53,730
- Rochester$53,530
- Glens Falls$52,840
- Watertown$51,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $69,930 | $61,420 | $50,880 | $54,785 | 113 |
| Binghamton | $64,470 | $53,190 | $46,270 | $51,041 | 93 |
| Elmira | $62,410 | $59,490 | $46,370 | $49,499 | 94 |
| Ithaca | $58,760 | $59,110 | $47,410 | $46,767 | 103 |
| Buffalo | $58,670 | $53,340 | $46,920 | $46,699 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $58,470 | $50,420 | $47,770 | $46,550 | 109 |
| Albany | $58,120 | $51,650 | $47,690 | $46,288 | 100 |
| Kingston | $57,760 | $49,570 | $47,440 | $46,018 | 101 |
| Syracuse | $55,220 | $48,600 | $46,760 | $44,117 | 96 |
| Utica | $53,730 | $50,650 | $44,740 | $43,002 | 93 |
| Rochester | $53,530 | $47,230 | $46,470 | $42,852 | 97 |
| Glens Falls | $52,840 | $47,690 | $46,330 | $42,336 | 95 |
| Watertown | $51,010 | $47,240 | $44,430 | $40,966 | 88 |
*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.
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in other states
Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary by city and state
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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 47-2141.
- 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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