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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Avg. median salary
87.67
Cost of living index
$1,129
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Albany
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $58K | $28.11/hr |
| 92 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $58K | $28.03/hr |
| 93 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $58K | $27.9/hr |
| 94 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $58K | $27.71/hr |
| 95 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $58K | $27.68/hr |
| 96 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Transportation | $57K | $27.43/hr |
| 97 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $56K | $27/hr |
| 98 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $56K | $26.89/hr |
| 99 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $56K | $26.71/hr |
| 100 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $55K | $26.24/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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