Top Paying Jobs in Albany, OR
Albany, OR has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 11,640 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($329,720), Dentists, General ($204,310), Lawyers ($162,880). The cost of living index is 102.1 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,500/month.
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102.1
Cost of living index
$1,500
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Highest paying careers in Albany
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $330K | $158.52/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $204K | $98.23/hr |
| 3 | Lawyers | Legal | $163K | $78.31/hr |
| 4 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $158K | $75.96/hr |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $155K | $74.7/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $151K | $72.74/hr |
| 7 | Financial Managers | Management | $147K | $70.78/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $144K | $69/hr |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $142K | $68.38/hr |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $141K | $67.75/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+2.1% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,500/mo
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