How much does an area make in Albany?
$82,150a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $39.50 an hour or $6,846 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,010Median: $82,150Highest 10%: $134,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,010 | $32.22 | |
| 25th | $80,960 | $38.92 | |
| Median | $82,150 | $39.50 | |
| 75th | $102,600 | $49.34 | |
| 90th | $134,400 | $64.60 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for areas.
| New York, NY | $103,700 |
| Syracuse, NY | $98,490 |
| Rochester, NY | $67,220 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $125,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,500 |
| Sociology Teacher | $101,800 |
| History Teacher | $101,400 |
| Psychology Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,430 |
| Communications Teacher | $98,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $39.50 ($82,150 a year).
Do areas make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $82,150 against $85,020 nationally, 3% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,800, so Albany pays 19% less.
Where does Albany rank for area pay?
23 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.