Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Albany
240 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Albany belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $18,330 per year. The highest is $346,640.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $18,330 | 900 | |
| 2 | Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $20,070 | — | |
| 3 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $21,180 | 90 | |
| 4 | Bartenders | $21,920 | 140 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Fast Food | $22,550 | 190 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,830 | 1,790 | |
| 7 | Childcare Workers | $23,080 | 390 | |
| 8 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $23,760 | 30 | |
| 9 | Animal Caretakers | $23,860 | 100 | |
| 10 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,970 | 170 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $346,640 | 70 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $223,400 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $215,750 | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $176,760 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,730 | 110 |
| Optometrists | $134,250 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $130,700 | 170 |
| Marketing Managers | $129,880 | 30 |
| Sales Managers | $128,020 | 140 |
| Financial Managers | $126,720 | 160 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $126,130 | 150 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $124,350 | 80 |
| Software Developers | $124,230 | 290 |
| Physician Assistants | $122,170 | 30 |
| Veterinarians | $121,900 | 30 |
| Human Resources Managers | $120,240 | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $118,370 | 150 |
| Electrical Engineers | $115,210 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $113,330 | 290 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,230 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,500 | 40 |
| Industrial Engineers | $104,100 | 70 |
| Lawyers | $103,510 | 150 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $103,000 | 30 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $100,940 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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