Median DOL Salary
$78,545
Total DOL Filings
7,595
Companies Hiring
1,633
Cost of Living Index
125.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Albany, NY$78,545
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Albany, NY is 28.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Albany
Highest-Paying Occupations in Albany
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $180,000 | +38.5% | 6 |
| Dentists, General | $140,000 | -14.7% | 5 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,117 | -24.1% | 14 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | +0.7% | 23 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $98,342 | -30.6% | 19 |
| Electrical Engineers | $95,000 | -15.6% | 38 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,000 | -22.7% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $93,454 | -55.5% | 44 |
| Chemical Engineers | $92,655 | -30.1% | 9 |
| Materials Engineers | $90,848 | -25.5% | 70 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $90,709 | -21.3% | 31 |
| Musicians and Singers | $89,856 | N/A | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,000 | -20% | 22 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -30.1% | 15 |
| Materials Scientists | $79,250 | -36.9% | 40 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -25.1% | 5 |
| Chemists | $75,000 | -10.4% | 29 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,000 | -28.6% | 5 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $70,000 | -44.7% | 15 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,125 | -19.3% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - New York
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for New York.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $237,710 | 13,280 |
| Psychiatrists | $228,580 | 3,850 |
| Chief Executives | $219,320 | 7,830 |
| Radiologists | $216,420 | 1,950 |
| Anesthesiologists | $215,740 | 1,850 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $215,740 | 940 |
| Financial Managers | $215,740 | 67,510 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $215,630 | 1,450 |
| Neurologists | $214,820 | 1,130 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $214,790 | 3,190 |
Salary Trend in Albany, NY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Albany, NY has a cost of living index of 125.1, which is 25.1% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $79,936 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $180,000 | $143,885 |
| Dentists, General | $140,000 | $111,910 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,117 | $81,628 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | $79,936 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $98,342 | $78,611 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.