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
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $101K | $48.41/hr |
| 92 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $100K | $48.06/hr |
| 93 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $48/hr |
| 94 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $99K | $47.82/hr |
| 95 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $99K | $47.7/hr |
| 96 | Economists | Science | $99K | $47.69/hr |
| 97 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $99K | $47.6/hr |
| 98 | Data Scientists | Technology | $99K | $47.57/hr |
| 99 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $98K | N/A |
| 100 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $98K | $47.31/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-0.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,702/mo
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