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
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Highest paying careers in Albany
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $126K | $60.64/hr |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $124K | $59.79/hr |
| 13 | Software Developers | Technology | $124K | $59.73/hr |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $122K | $58.74/hr |
| 15 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $122K | $58.6/hr |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $120K | $57.81/hr |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $118K | $56.91/hr |
| 18 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $115K | $55.39/hr |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | Management | $113K | $54.49/hr |
| 20 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $107K | $51.55/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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