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Data Scientists average salary by city in New York
- New York$144,700
- Kiryas Joel$115,160
- Syracuse$114,200
- Glens Falls$112,300
- Buffalo$108,330
- Kingston$108,090
- Albany$107,210
- Binghamton$106,050
- Rochester$96,970
- Utica$93,490
- Ithaca$89,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $144,700 | $135,980 | $101,320 | $102,535 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $115,160 | $107,310 | $73,690 | $83,984 | 109 |
| Syracuse | $114,200 | $108,680 | $80,170 | $83,366 | 96 |
| Glens Falls | $112,300 | $104,620 | $82,320 | $82,143 | 95 |
| Buffalo | $108,330 | $102,250 | $75,320 | $79,589 | 96 |
| Kingston | $108,090 | $105,160 | $67,230 | $79,434 | 101 |
| Albany | $107,210 | $98,940 | $77,330 | $78,868 | 100 |
| Binghamton | $106,050 | $103,130 | $75,120 | $78,121 | 93 |
| Rochester | $96,970 | $92,800 | $61,730 | $72,278 | 97 |
| Utica | $93,490 | $79,100 | $59,440 | $70,039 | 93 |
| Ithaca | $89,370 | $74,170 | $62,060 | $67,388 | 103 |
*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 15-2051.
- 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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