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Veterinarians average salary by city in New York
- New York$166,290
- Albany$152,200
- Kingston$142,570
- Kiryas Joel$138,370
- Ithaca$134,260
- Utica$132,170
- Buffalo$131,230
- Rochester$130,790
- Syracuse$128,100
- Binghamton$126,410
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $166,290 | $156,150 | $123,490 | $115,996 | 113 |
| Albany | $152,200 | $131,680 | $105,690 | $107,211 | 100 |
| Kingston | $142,570 | $135,760 | $118,600 | $101,207 | 101 |
| Kiryas Joel | $138,370 | $122,940 | $101,980 | $98,588 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $134,260 | $131,870 | $105,970 | $96,025 | 103 |
| Utica | $132,170 | $126,320 | $103,950 | $94,722 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $131,230 | $127,500 | $102,040 | $94,136 | 96 |
| Rochester | $130,790 | $127,580 | $101,710 | $93,862 | 97 |
| Syracuse | $128,100 | $124,400 | $103,740 | $92,185 | 96 |
| Binghamton | $126,410 | $126,230 | $102,190 | $91,131 | 93 |
*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 29-1131.
- 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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