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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $134K | $64.35/hr |
| 32 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $133K | $63.96/hr |
| 33 | Materials Scientists | Science | $133K | $63.77/hr |
| 34 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $132K | $63.31/hr |
| 35 | Lawyers | Legal | $131K | $63.13/hr |
| 36 | Construction Managers | Management | $131K | $62.97/hr |
| 37 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $131K | $62.89/hr |
| 38 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $129K | $62.05/hr |
| 39 | Software Developers | Technology | $128K | $61.49/hr |
| 40 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $128K | $61.34/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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