SOC 29-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other — Albany
Albany, GA · 10 metro areas compared
At $46,490, median pay for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Albany, GA tracks the national median of $50,290 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,490, median pay for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Albany, GA tracks the national median of $50,290 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,800 and $59,620. The lowest tenth earn under $36,640, while the highest tenth earn more than $73,810.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Atlanta leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $54,290. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 130th of 240 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,640 | −27.1% |
| 25th | $37,800 | −24.8% |
| Median (50th) | $46,490 | −7.6% |
| 75th | $59,620 | +18.6% |
| 90th | $73,810 | +46.8% |
| Mean | $49,750 | −1.1% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $54,290 | 3,590 | |
| 2 | Macon | $52,710 | 250 | |
| 3 | Augusta | $49,050 | 390 | |
| 4 | Savannah | $48,260 | 210 | |
| 5 | Athens | $47,180 | 150 | |
| 6 | Brunswick | $45,700 | 80 | |
| 7 | Gainesville | $45,490 | 190 | |
| 8 | Warner Robins | $45,260 | 90 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $43,810 | 130 | |
| 10 | Dalton | $43,780 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $46,490 goes as far as $48,276 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,276US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,490 a year, 7.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,640 to $73,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $54,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Albany, GA?
The median annual wage is $46,490, or $22.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,290, so pay in Albany, GA is 7.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albany, GA earns more than $73,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $54,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Albany, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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