SOC 29-1222 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, Pathologists — Albany
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY · 2 metro areas compared
At $140,230, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Physicians, Pathologists, 55.1% beneath the national figure of $312,400.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $140,230, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Physicians, Pathologists, 55.1% beneath the national figure of $312,400. Pay ranges from under $75,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $559,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $75,760 to $320,440.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $327,770. Of the 557 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 22nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,760 | −75.7% |
| 25th | $75,760 | −75.7% |
| Median (50th) | $140,230 | −55.1% |
| 75th | $320,440 | +2.6% |
| 90th | $559,160 | +79.0% |
| Mean | $214,530 | −31.3% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $140,230 buys what $129,963 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 58.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$140,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$129,963US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $140,230 a year, 55.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,760 to $559,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $327,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, Pathologists in Albany, NY?
The median annual wage is $140,230, or $67.42 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 $312,400, so pay in Albany, NY is 55.1% 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, NY earns more than $559,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,760 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 New York, at $327,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Albany, NY. 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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