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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in New York
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $131,430 | $96,960 | $69,690 | $94,261 | 97 |
| New York | $122,820 | $107,070 | $75,080 | $88,893 | 113 |
| Ithaca | $122,770 | $97,240 | $73,780 | $88,861 | 103 |
| Syracuse | $119,240 | $95,260 | $74,320 | $86,609 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $111,850 | $104,700 | $87,830 | $81,854 | 109 |
| Albany | $110,960 | $104,050 | $85,750 | $81,281 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $104,710 | $83,760 | $62,190 | $77,259 | 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.
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 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 25-1065.
- 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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