May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Albany
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
557 occupations
Across 557 occupations with published wages in Albany, anesthesiologists record the highest median at $471,720 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Albany
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | $471,720 | 410 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $314,460 | 660 | |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | $260,000 | 160 | |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $253,580 | 90 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 170 | |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | $236,090 | 220 | |
| 7 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $218,380 | 80 | |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $193,780 | 320 | |
| 9 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $183,970 | — | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $181,990 | 200 | |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $181,000 | 700 | |
| 12 | Chief Executives | $180,240 | 660 | |
| 13 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $172,410 | 150 | |
| 14 | Optometrists | $164,020 | 130 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $163,510 | 940 | |
| 16 | Physicists | $159,240 | 50 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $158,250 | 2,180 | |
| 18 | Marketing Managers | $153,580 | 1,050 | |
| 19 | Financial Managers | $150,590 | 2,680 | |
| 20 | Industrial Production Managers | $141,300 | 560 | |
| 21 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $140,870 | 100 | |
| 22 | Physicians, Pathologists | $140,230 | 30 | |
| 23 | Natural Sciences Managers | $139,830 | 410 | |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | $137,850 | 770 | |
| 25 | Judicial Law Clerks | $136,950 | 80 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 13,180 | $37,590 |
| Retail Salespersons | 11,930 | $35,420 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,230 | $99,970 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,890 | $111,130 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 8,880 | $37,810 |
| Cashiers | 8,570 | $34,290 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 8,290 | $45,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 8,240 | $38,220 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 7,690 | $49,330 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 7,270 | $43,640 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Aides | $32,240 | — |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $32,240 | 440 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $32,240 | 560 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $32,240 | 610 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $32,940 | 390 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $32,980 | 40 |
| Parking Attendants | $33,180 | 430 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,610 | 810 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,060 | 7,190 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $34,200 | 200 |
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.