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Packers and Packagers, Hand average salary by city in New York
- New York$41,610
- Utica$40,650
- Kiryas Joel$38,830
- Syracuse$38,740
- Elmira$38,630
- Albany$38,320
- Glens Falls$38,100
- Buffalo$37,350
- Rochester$37,180
- Kingston$37,110
- Binghamton$36,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $41,610 | $43,450 | $35,820 | $33,930 | 113 |
| Utica | $40,650 | $34,930 | $33,090 | $33,212 | 93 |
| Kiryas Joel | $38,830 | $36,940 | $33,360 | $31,849 | 109 |
| Syracuse | $38,740 | $38,350 | $33,090 | $31,782 | 96 |
| Elmira | $38,630 | $38,060 | $38,060 | $31,700 | 94 |
| Albany | $38,320 | $37,080 | $33,490 | $31,468 | 100 |
| Glens Falls | $38,100 | $35,700 | $32,240 | $31,303 | 95 |
| Buffalo | $37,350 | $35,680 | $33,420 | $30,741 | 96 |
| Rochester | $37,180 | $35,180 | $32,880 | $30,614 | 97 |
| Kingston | $37,110 | $34,640 | $32,240 | $30,562 | 101 |
| Binghamton | $36,210 | $34,410 | $33,280 | $29,888 | 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 53-7064.
- 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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