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.
$88K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.24/hr |
| 22 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $50.05/hr |
| 23 | Lawyers | Legal | $104K | $49.76/hr |
| 24 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $103K | $49.52/hr |
| 25 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $101K | $48.53/hr |
| 26 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $100K | $48.28/hr |
| 27 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $99K | $47.61/hr |
| 28 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.52/hr |
| 29 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $99K | N/A |
| 30 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.21/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-12.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,129/mo
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