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Carpenters average salary by city in New York
- New York$80,560
- Kiryas Joel$66,700
- Albany$66,520
- Binghamton$65,970
- Kingston$65,540
- Elmira$65,350
- Syracuse$65,290
- Buffalo$64,630
- Ithaca$63,750
- Glens Falls$62,880
- Rochester$62,720
- Utica$61,140
- Watertown$60,500
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $80,560 | $74,300 | $60,160 | $61,678 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $66,700 | $63,540 | $50,240 | $52,690 | 109 |
| Albany | $66,520 | $60,720 | $51,990 | $52,573 | 100 |
| Binghamton | $65,970 | $62,000 | $50,490 | $52,164 | 93 |
| Kingston | $65,540 | $61,140 | $54,180 | $51,842 | 101 |
| Elmira | $65,350 | $61,190 | $49,490 | $51,699 | 94 |
| Syracuse | $65,290 | $62,250 | $50,190 | $51,655 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $64,630 | $63,500 | $50,060 | $51,161 | 96 |
| Ithaca | $63,750 | $60,680 | $50,880 | $50,502 | 103 |
| Glens Falls | $62,880 | $58,560 | $50,280 | $49,851 | 95 |
| Rochester | $62,720 | $59,490 | $50,130 | $49,731 | 97 |
| Utica | $61,140 | $59,540 | $50,060 | $48,548 | 93 |
| Watertown | $60,500 | $57,840 | $49,860 | $48,069 | 88 |
*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 47-2031.
- 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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