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Physician Assistants average salary by city in New York
- New York$163,570
- Binghamton$149,840
- Kiryas Joel$149,140
- Kingston$146,020
- Ithaca$143,860
- Albany$140,600
- Utica$139,930
- Syracuse$135,060
- Elmira$133,490
- Watertown$133,420
- Rochester$132,760
- Glens Falls$130,760
- Buffalo$127,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $163,570 | $167,650 | $141,930 | $114,300 | 113 |
| Binghamton | $149,840 | $146,120 | $136,700 | $105,739 | 93 |
| Kiryas Joel | $149,140 | $154,610 | $128,630 | $105,303 | 109 |
| Kingston | $146,020 | $150,470 | $130,310 | $103,358 | 101 |
| Ithaca | $143,860 | $138,920 | $133,100 | $102,011 | 103 |
| Albany | $140,600 | $137,850 | $128,580 | $99,978 | 100 |
| Utica | $139,930 | $140,300 | $126,820 | $99,561 | 93 |
| Syracuse | $135,060 | $133,000 | $111,610 | $96,524 | 96 |
| Elmira | $133,490 | $137,550 | $122,080 | $95,545 | 94 |
| Watertown | $133,420 | $128,870 | $119,720 | $95,502 | 88 |
| Rochester | $132,760 | $130,430 | $129,490 | $95,090 | 97 |
| Glens Falls | $130,760 | $132,700 | $103,200 | $93,843 | 95 |
| Buffalo | $127,510 | $126,360 | $105,240 | $91,817 | 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.
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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 29-1071.
- 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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