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Surveyors 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 | $93,290 | $83,610 | $74,030 | $69,910 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $81,560 | $68,890 | $60,270 | $62,327 | 109 |
| Syracuse | $80,760 | $74,440 | $57,700 | $61,808 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $79,840 | $75,210 | $62,670 | $61,211 | 96 |
| Albany | $77,180 | $72,360 | $58,020 | $59,486 | 100 |
| Rochester | $73,730 | $69,490 | $59,110 | $57,249 | 97 |
*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 17-1022.
- 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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