Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Albany
241 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Albany belongs to Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse, at $31,490 per year. The highest is $329,720.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $31,490 | 240 | |
| 2 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $33,340 | 180 | |
| 3 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,410 | 30 | |
| 4 | Driver/Sales Workers | $33,720 | 80 | |
| 5 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $33,790 | 110 | |
| 6 | Dishwashers | $33,960 | 130 | |
| 7 | Cashiers | $34,160 | 1,080 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,330 | 1,470 | |
| 9 | Bartenders | $34,790 | 250 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,840 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $329,720 | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $204,310 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $162,880 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $158,000 | 70 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,380 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,310 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $147,210 | 100 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $143,510 | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | $142,220 | 30 |
| Human Resources Managers | $140,910 | 40 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $140,410 | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $132,440 | 120 |
| Marketing Managers | $129,490 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $128,720 | 80 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $128,690 | 40 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $125,910 | 130 |
| Engineers, All Other | $124,900 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineers | $122,840 | 40 |
| Software Developers | $122,030 | 100 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $112,700 | 50 |
| Registered Nurses | $111,920 | 580 |
| Dental Hygienists | $111,380 | 80 |
| Facilities Managers | $109,220 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | $108,720 | 50 |
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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