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Sociology 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $108,090 | $99,850 | $72,980 | $79,434 | 113 |
| Albany | $104,570 | $101,780 | $80,340 | $77,169 | 100 |
| Ithaca | $91,170 | $86,150 | $82,250 | $68,546 | 103 |
| Rochester | $89,710 | $82,070 | $76,610 | $67,607 | 97 |
| Syracuse | $88,950 | $80,290 | $75,220 | $67,118 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $82,100 | $78,320 | $63,310 | $62,677 | 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 25-1067.
- 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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