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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $62K | $29.92/hr |
| 72 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 73 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $62K | $29.78/hr |
| 74 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.7/hr |
| 75 | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | Construction & Trades | $62K | $29.58/hr |
| 76 | Food Service Managers | Management | $61K | $29.56/hr |
| 77 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $61K | $29.53/hr |
| 78 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $61K | $29.38/hr |
| 79 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $61K | $29.32/hr |
| 80 | Machinists | Production & Manufacturing | $61K | $29.25/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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