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Power Plant Operators average salary by city in New York
- New York$123,810
- Albany$106,050
- Kiryas Joel$104,940
- Buffalo$96,400
- Syracuse$93,580
- Rochester$85,960
- Watertown$79,290
- Glens Falls$67,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $123,810 | $131,770 | $103,570 | $89,510 | 113 |
| Albany | $106,050 | $103,300 | $81,160 | $78,121 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel | $104,940 | $99,020 | $93,780 | $77,407 | 109 |
| Buffalo | $96,400 | $86,280 | $74,950 | $71,912 | 96 |
| Syracuse | $93,580 | $97,300 | $66,560 | $70,097 | 96 |
| Rochester | $85,960 | $80,820 | $62,350 | $65,180 | 97 |
| Watertown | $79,290 | $75,140 | $59,860 | $60,855 | 88 |
| Glens Falls | $67,360 | $64,580 | $62,160 | $53,118 | 95 |
*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 51-8013.
- 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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