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Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers average salary by city in New York
- New York$65,180
- Kiryas Joel$55,220
- Buffalo$51,500
- Rochester$46,060
- Albany$45,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $65,180 | $63,050 | $47,930 | $51,572 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $55,220 | $53,570 | $44,720 | $44,117 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $51,500 | $48,390 | $42,940 | $41,333 | 96 |
| Rochester | $46,060 | $43,720 | $40,470 | $37,261 | 97 |
| Albany | $45,010 | $48,580 | $38,270 | $36,475 | 100 |
*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 51-6052.
- 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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