Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Albany, NY

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

Median annual salary $98,240 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.23
10th percentile $65,260
90th percentile $150,600
Employed locally 690
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,260
    25th
    $80,150
    50th (median)
    $98,240
    75th
    $122,750
    90th
    $150,600

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Scientists, All Other salary vs area income 114% Median Physical Scientists, All Other salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $170,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $168,870
    Minnesota $167,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    District of Columbia $157,980

    Nearby metros — Physical Scientists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $131,730
    Rochester, NY $109,860

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$68,890
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,620
    Chemists$103,340
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$105,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Albany, NY is $47.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.69 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Physical Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Albany, NY is 16.7% below the national median of $117,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in Albany?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $65,260 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,150.