How much does a geoscientist make in Albany?
$86,870a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $41.76 an hour or $7,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.76
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,990Median: $86,870Highest 10%: $136,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| 25th | $72,020 | $34.63 | |
| Median | $86,870 | $41.76 | |
| 75th | $109,200 | $52.49 | |
| 90th | $136,300 | $65.53 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| New York, NY | $90,810 |
| Buffalo, NY | $81,710 |
| Syracuse, NY | $78,680 |
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 geoscientist make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $41.76 ($86,870 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $86,870 against $101,900 nationally, 15% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $86,410, so Albany pays 1% more.
Where does Albany rank for geoscientist pay?
62 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,300 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.