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Sewing Machine Operators average salary by city in New York
- Kiryas Joel$45,920
- Glens Falls$45,430
- Binghamton$42,060
- New York$41,160
- Syracuse$41,060
- Kingston$40,980
- Albany$40,590
- Buffalo$39,090
- Rochester$37,150
- Utica$34,230
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel | $45,920 | $43,650 | $36,430 | $37,156 | 109 |
| Glens Falls | $45,430 | $50,000 | $39,050 | $36,789 | 95 |
| Binghamton | $42,060 | $41,330 | $41,330 | $34,267 | 93 |
| New York | $41,160 | $37,780 | $36,290 | $33,593 | 113 |
| Syracuse | $41,060 | $37,850 | $34,860 | $33,518 | 96 |
| Kingston | $40,980 | $39,370 | $35,980 | $33,459 | 101 |
| Albany | $40,590 | $37,790 | $34,780 | $33,167 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $39,090 | $37,180 | $34,360 | $32,044 | 96 |
| Rochester | $37,150 | $35,930 | $33,670 | $30,592 | 97 |
| Utica | $34,230 | $32,480 | $32,240 | $28,406 | 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 51-6031.
- 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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