Physicians, Pathologists Salary in Albany, NY

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

Median annual salary $73,120
Median hourly $35.15
10th percentile $72,880
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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,880
    25th
    $72,880
    50th (median)
    $73,120
    75th
    $234,000

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Physicians, Pathologists salary vs area income 85% Median Physicians, Pathologists salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physicians, Pathologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $384,550
    Corpus Christi, TX $373,420
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $365,830
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $362,620
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $362,470
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $349,470

    Nearby metros — Physicians, Pathologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $305,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $248,420
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $216,420

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,340
    Pharmacists$133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$79,200
    Nurse Practitioners$129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physicians, Pathologists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Physicians, Pathologists in Albany, NY is $35.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $268.83 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physicians, Pathologists in Albany?

    Entry-level Physicians, Pathologists (10th percentile) earn around $72,880 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,880.