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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Chemists | Science | $111K | $53.33/hr |
| 62 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $110K | $52.81/hr |
| 63 | Database Architects | Technology | $109K | $52.27/hr |
| 64 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $108K | $52.07/hr |
| 65 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $108K | $51.78/hr |
| 66 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $106K | $51.18/hr |
| 67 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $106K | $51.18/hr |
| 68 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $50.92/hr |
| 69 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $105K | $50.49/hr |
| 70 | Therapists, All Other | Healthcare | $104K | $50.23/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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