May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Albany
Albany, GA
240 occupations
Across 240 occupations with published wages in Albany, physicians, all other record the highest median at $346,640 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Albany
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $346,640 | 70 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $223,400 | 50 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $215,750 | 30 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $176,760 | 30 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,730 | 110 | |
| 6 | Optometrists | $134,250 | 40 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $130,700 | 170 | |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | $129,880 | 30 | |
| 9 | Sales Managers | $128,020 | 140 | |
| 10 | Financial Managers | $126,720 | 160 | |
| 11 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $126,130 | 150 | |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | $124,350 | 80 | |
| 13 | Software Developers | $124,230 | 290 | |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $122,170 | 30 | |
| 15 | Veterinarians | $121,900 | 30 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $120,240 | 40 | |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioners | $118,370 | 150 | |
| 18 | Electrical Engineers | $115,210 | 50 | |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | $113,330 | 290 | |
| 20 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,230 | 60 | |
| 21 | Mechanical Engineers | $104,500 | 40 | |
| 22 | Industrial Engineers | $104,100 | 70 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $103,510 | 150 | |
| 24 | Education Administrators, All Other | $103,000 | 30 | |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | $100,940 | 110 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,870 | $28,660 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,790 | $22,830 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,530 | $35,360 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,480 | $33,190 |
| Cashiers | 1,430 | $27,090 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,190 | $57,050 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,110 | $85,380 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 940 | $26,670 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 920 | $32,730 |
| Office Clerks, General | 910 | $37,350 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $18,330 | 900 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $20,070 | — |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $21,180 | 90 |
| Bartenders | $21,920 | 140 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $22,550 | 190 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,830 | 1,790 |
| Childcare Workers | $23,080 | 390 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $23,760 | 30 |
| Animal Caretakers | $23,860 | 100 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,970 | 170 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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