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Paramedics average salary by city in New York
- New York$82,300
- Kiryas Joel$77,860
- Albany$65,760
- Rochester$65,560
- Buffalo$65,140
- Syracuse$64,930
- Utica$61,560
- Glens Falls$56,780
- Watertown$56,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $82,300 | $79,550 | $73,200 | $62,807 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $77,860 | $78,950 | $64,900 | $59,927 | 109 |
| Albany | $65,760 | $63,370 | $60,950 | $52,006 | 100 |
| Rochester | $65,560 | $62,940 | $61,020 | $51,857 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $65,140 | $60,820 | $56,500 | $51,542 | 96 |
| Syracuse | $64,930 | $63,700 | $55,970 | $51,385 | 96 |
| Utica | $61,560 | $60,990 | $57,160 | $48,863 | 93 |
| Glens Falls | $56,780 | $54,480 | $52,210 | $45,285 | 95 |
| Watertown | $56,770 | $55,230 | $51,270 | $45,277 | 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 29-2043.
- 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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