Median DOL Salary
$74,621
Total DOL Filings
1,654
Companies Hiring
237
Cost of Living Index
125.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Schenectady, NY$74,621
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Schenectady, NY is 22.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Schenectady
Highest-Paying Occupations in Schenectady
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $89,200 | -15.2% | 19 |
| Electrical Engineers | $85,967 | -23.6% | 31 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $76,500 | -30.1% | 8 |
| Industrial Engineers | $74,200 | -27.1% | 7 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,000 | -45.7% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $72,200 | -36.3% | 5 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,250 | -42.8% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $67,902 | -36.5% | 18 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,000 | -37.7% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $61,797 | -46.4% | 13 |
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 Schenectady, NY
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Schenectady, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $89,200 | $71,303 |
| Electrical Engineers | $85,967 | $68,719 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $76,500 | $61,151 |
| Industrial Engineers | $74,200 | $59,313 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,000 | $58,353 |
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.