Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Albany
557 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Albany belongs to Physical Therapist Aides, at $32,240 per year. The highest is $471,720.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Therapist Aides | $32,240 | — | |
| 2 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $32,240 | 440 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | $32,240 | 560 | |
| 4 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $32,240 | 610 | |
| 5 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $32,940 | 390 | |
| 6 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $32,980 | 40 | |
| 7 | Parking Attendants | $33,180 | 430 | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,610 | 810 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,060 | 7,190 | |
| 10 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $34,200 | 200 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | $471,720 | 410 |
| Physicians, All Other | $314,460 | 660 |
| Psychiatrists | $260,000 | 160 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $253,580 | 90 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 170 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $236,090 | 220 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $218,380 | 80 |
| Dentists, General | $193,780 | 320 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $183,970 | — |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $181,990 | 200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $181,000 | 700 |
| Chief Executives | $180,240 | 660 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $172,410 | 150 |
| Optometrists | $164,020 | 130 |
| Sales Managers | $163,510 | 940 |
| Physicists | $159,240 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,250 | 2,180 |
| Marketing Managers | $153,580 | 1,050 |
| Financial Managers | $150,590 | 2,680 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $141,300 | 560 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $140,870 | 100 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $140,230 | 30 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $139,830 | 410 |
| Physician Assistants | $137,850 | 770 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $136,950 | 80 |
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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