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Registered Nurses average salary by city in New York
- New York$119,600
- Kingston$104,300
- Kiryas Joel$102,250
- Ithaca$101,390
- Binghamton$99,450
- Buffalo$98,560
- Albany$98,530
- Watertown$96,070
- Glens Falls$95,810
- Rochester$92,250
- Utica$92,110
- Syracuse$89,850
- Elmira$85,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $119,600 | $119,720 | $103,970 | $86,841 | 113 |
| Kingston | $104,300 | $101,030 | $83,520 | $76,995 | 101 |
| Kiryas Joel | $102,250 | $102,890 | $85,970 | $75,676 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $101,390 | $100,320 | $82,820 | $75,123 | 103 |
| Binghamton | $99,450 | $101,720 | $88,270 | $73,874 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $98,560 | $99,060 | $85,350 | $73,302 | 96 |
| Albany | $98,530 | $99,970 | $82,750 | $73,282 | 100 |
| Watertown | $96,070 | $96,070 | $82,630 | $71,699 | 88 |
| Glens Falls | $95,810 | $104,000 | $82,610 | $71,532 | 95 |
| Rochester | $92,250 | $86,570 | $82,780 | $69,241 | 97 |
| Utica | $92,110 | $94,300 | $79,210 | $69,151 | 93 |
| Syracuse | $89,850 | $86,960 | $79,140 | $67,697 | 96 |
| Elmira | $85,040 | $82,820 | $82,200 | $64,583 | 94 |
*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 29-1141.
- 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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