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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Highest paying careers in Albany-Schenectady-Troy
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $121K | $58.17/hr |
| 52 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $121K | $57.97/hr |
| 53 | Managers, All Other | Management | $118K | $56.96/hr |
| 54 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $118K | $56.8/hr |
| 55 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $117K | $56.39/hr |
| 56 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $115K | $55.28/hr |
| 57 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $114K | $54.8/hr |
| 58 | Facilities Managers | Management | $113K | $54.56/hr |
| 59 | Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | Legal | $113K | $54.14/hr |
| 60 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $111K | $53.43/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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