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Top Paying Jobs in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 70,170 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Anesthesiologists ($471,720), Physicians, All Other ($314,460), Psychiatrists ($260,000). The cost of living index is 99.57 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,702/month.

$133K
Avg. median salary
99.57
Cost of living index
$1,702
Median 2BR rent
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Population

Highest paying careers in Albany-Schenectady-Troy

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
1AnesthesiologistsHealthcare$472K$226.79/hr
2Physicians, All OtherHealthcare$314K$151.19/hr
3PsychiatristsHealthcare$260K$125/hr
4Obstetricians and GynecologistsHealthcare$254K$121.91/hr
5Family Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$236K$113.51/hr
6Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricHealthcare$218K$104.99/hr
7Dentists, GeneralHealthcare$194K$93.16/hr
8Emergency Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$184K$88.45/hr
9Computer and Information Research ScientistsTechnology$182K$87.49/hr
10Architectural and Engineering ManagersManagement$181K$87.02/hr

Affordability snapshot: Albany-Schenectady-Troy

Cost of living vs. national average-0.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,702/mo

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