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Word Processors and Typists average salary by city in New York
- New York$56,350
- Kingston$49,920
- Kiryas Joel$49,820
- Ithaca$48,380
- Albany$47,960
- Buffalo$47,360
- Watertown$46,310
- Rochester$45,960
- Syracuse$45,270
- Utica$43,480
- Binghamton$42,690
- Elmira$42,420
- Glens Falls$41,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $56,350 | $52,290 | $46,970 | $44,963 | 113 |
| Kingston | $49,920 | $47,920 | $40,610 | $40,150 | 101 |
| Kiryas Joel | $49,820 | $47,860 | $41,390 | $40,075 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $48,380 | $46,810 | $38,610 | $38,997 | 103 |
| Albany | $47,960 | $46,550 | $41,390 | $38,683 | 100 |
| Buffalo | $47,360 | $47,040 | $41,020 | $38,234 | 96 |
| Watertown | $46,310 | $45,810 | $36,970 | $37,448 | 88 |
| Rochester | $45,960 | $43,510 | $39,030 | $37,186 | 97 |
| Syracuse | $45,270 | $46,220 | $38,550 | $36,670 | 96 |
| Utica | $43,480 | $42,620 | $37,020 | $35,330 | 93 |
| Binghamton | $42,690 | $39,080 | $36,770 | $34,738 | 93 |
| Elmira | $42,420 | $39,200 | $36,190 | $34,536 | 94 |
| Glens Falls | $41,320 | $37,650 | $34,510 | $33,713 | 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 43-9022.
- 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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