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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $71K | $34.1/hr |
| 62 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $70K | $33.47/hr |
| 63 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $69K | $33.01/hr |
| 64 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $69K | $32.94/hr |
| 65 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.08/hr |
| 66 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.44/hr |
| 67 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $65K | $31.14/hr |
| 68 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $64K | $30.56/hr |
| 69 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.22/hr |
| 70 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $63K | $30.14/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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