How much does a physicist make in Albany?
$159,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $76.56 an hour or $13,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.56
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 60
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $121,200Median: $159,200Highest 10%: $250,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $121,200 | $58.29 | |
| 25th | $134,500 | $64.65 | |
| Median | $159,200 | $76.56 | |
| 75th | $197,800 | $95.11 | |
| 90th | $250,900 | $120.60 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for physicists.
| New York, NY | $182,000 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $93,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $76.56 ($159,200 a year).
Do physicists make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $159,200 against $172,300 nationally, 8% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $182,000, so Albany pays 12% less.
Where does Albany rank for physicist pay?
27 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a physicist make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $121,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $250,900 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.