How much does a nurse practitioner make in Albany?
$134,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $64.71 an hour or $11,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.71
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $108,700Median: $134,600Highest 10%: $163,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,700 | $52.25 | |
| 25th | $123,400 | $59.32 | |
| Median | $134,600 | $64.71 | |
| 75th | $144,900 | $69.67 | |
| 90th | $163,900 | $78.80 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| New York, NY | $163,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $151,700 |
| Kingston, NY | $151,400 |
| Binghamton, NY | $139,000 |
| Elmira, NY | $138,700 |
| Ithaca, NY | $137,000 |
| Utica, NY | $135,800 |
| Watertown, NY | $133,900 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $133,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $132,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $132,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $128,100 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $471,700 |
| Physician | $314,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $253,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $236,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $218,400 |
| Dentist | $193,800 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $184,000 |
| Optometrist | $164,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $64.71 ($134,600 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $134,600 against $132,300 nationally, 2% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $153,500, so Albany pays 12% less.
Where does Albany rank for nurse practitioner pay?
98 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $108,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,900 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.