How much does a biological scientist make in Albany?
$83,780a year
Median yearly pay for biological scientists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $40.28 an hour or $6,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.28
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 156
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,040Median: $83,780Highest 10%: $151,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,040 | $30.31 | |
| 25th | $76,270 | $36.67 | |
| Median | $83,780 | $40.28 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.38 | |
| 90th | $151,600 | $72.90 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for biological scientists.
| New York, NY | $111,400 |
| Rochester, NY | $107,000 |
| Buffalo, NY | $100,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $88,610 |
| Syracuse, NY | $82,190 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $159,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $134,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,700 |
| Chemist | $110,900 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,400 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,300 |
| Physical Scientist | $99,460 |
| Economist | $99,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $95,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological scientist make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $40.28 ($83,780 a year).
Do biological scientists make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $83,780 against $98,920 nationally, 15% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $104,100, so Albany pays 20% less.
Where does Albany rank for biological scientist pay?
101 of 156 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological scientist make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $151,600 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.