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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Avg. median salary
102.1
Cost of living index
$1,500
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Highest paying careers in Albany
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $112K | $53.81/hr |
| 22 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $111K | $53.55/hr |
| 23 | Facilities Managers | Management | $109K | $52.51/hr |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $109K | $52.27/hr |
| 25 | Construction Managers | Management | $109K | $52.18/hr |
| 26 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $104K | $50.23/hr |
| 27 | Managers, All Other | Management | $104K | $50.21/hr |
| 28 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.44/hr |
| 29 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $100K | $48.19/hr |
| 30 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $100K | $48.07/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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