Top Paying Jobs in Albany, GA
Albany, GA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,290 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($346,640), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($223,400), Family Medicine Physicians ($215,750). The cost of living index is 87.67 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,129/month.
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87.67
Cost of living index
$1,129
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Highest paying careers in Albany
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $347K | $166.65/hr |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $223K | $107.4/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $216K | $103.73/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $177K | $84.98/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $159K | $76.31/hr |
| 6 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.54/hr |
| 7 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $131K | $62.84/hr |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | Management | $130K | $62.44/hr |
| 9 | Sales Managers | Management | $128K | $61.55/hr |
| 10 | Financial Managers | Management | $127K | $60.92/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Albany
Cost of living vs. national average-12.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,129/mo
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