How much does a life make in Albany?
$60,590a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,090Median: $60,590Highest 10%: $85,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,090 | $19.27 | |
| 25th | $44,610 | $21.45 | |
| Median | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $72,310 | $34.76 | |
| 90th | $85,020 | $40.88 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| New York, NY | $64,730 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,150 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,770 |
| Rochester, NY | $51,370 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,640 |
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 life make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $29.13 ($60,590 a year).
Do lifes make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $60,590 against $62,280 nationally, 3% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $63,810, so Albany pays 5% less.
Where does Albany rank for life pay?
79 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,020 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.