Legislators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $141,990 +216.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,690
90th percentile $206,070
Employed locally 370
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,690
    25th
    $109,920
    50th (median)
    $141,990
    75th
    $141,990
    90th
    $206,070

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 165% Median Legislators salary is 65% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960
    Yakima, WA $120,480

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $97,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,240
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $54,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,960
    Kingston, NY $33,080

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $107,990
    Financial Managers $146,910
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $149,650
    Medical and Health Services Managers $116,170
    Social and Community Service Managers $79,750
    Managers, All Other $114,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Albany, NY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Albany, NY is 216.9% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Albany?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $59,690 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,920.