Registered Nurses Salary in Albany, NY

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

Median annual salary $92,470 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.46
10th percentile $72,190
90th percentile $125,980
Employed locally 10,020
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,190
    25th
    $80,240
    50th (median)
    $92,470
    75th
    $102,010
    90th
    $125,980

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 107% Median Registered Nurses salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Albany, NY is $44.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.97 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Albany, NY is 1.2% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Albany?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $72,190 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,240.