Albany, NY

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Avg Salary

$65,252

across all roles

Cost Index

Very Affordable

Avg Rent

$1,297/mo

1-bed apartment

Affordability

6/10

Moderate Affordability

How affordable is Albany?

6/10

Moderate Affordability

Purchasing power score: 1.78× (take-home ÷ living costs)

With a cost of living index of 87 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,715/mo, Albany is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.

Cost of Living Benchmarks

Cost Index

US avg = 100

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,297

1-bed, city avg

Avg Disposable

$1,715

after taxes + living costs

Median Salary

$56,915

across all tracked roles

Purchasing Power

1.78×

take-home ÷ costs

Jobs Tracked

1582

job titles with data

Highest-Paying Jobs in Albany

By gross annual salary

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$225,251
2.Neurologists
$224,102
3.Radiologists
$222,539
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$218,574
5.Anesthesiologists
$216,151
6.Ophthalmologists
$216,139
7.Orthodontists
$213,947
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$210,813
9.Pediatricians
$202,812
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$200,331

Best Jobs for Disposable Income

After taxes and living costs

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$11,060/mo
2.Neurologists
$10,990/mo
3.Radiologists
$10,895/mo
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$10,654/mo
5.Anesthesiologists
$10,506/mo
6.Ophthalmologists
$10,505/mo
7.Orthodontists
$10,372/mo
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$10,181/mo
9.Pediatricians
$9,695/mo
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$9,544/mo

Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Albany

These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.

Emergency Medical Technicians

$1/mo left

$43,463/yr gross

Gambling Change Persons And Booth Cashiers

$1/mo left

$30,712/yr gross

Aircraft Service Attendants

$4/mo left

$43,507/yr gross

Gambling Cage Workers

$5/mo left

$30,778/yr gross

Occupational Therapy Aides

$6/mo left

$43,547/yr gross

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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.