Sales Managers Salary in Albany, NY

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

Median annual salary $156,070 +13% vs national
Median hourly $75.04
10th percentile $78,430
90th percentile —
Employed locally 930
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,430
    25th
    $107,840
    50th (median)
    $156,070
    75th
    $225,470

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 181% Median Sales Managers salary is 81% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Glens Falls, NY $165,410
    Rochester, NY $164,990
    Binghamton, NY $164,230
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $159,870

    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 Sales Managers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Albany, NY is $75.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $147.88 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Albany, NY is 13% above the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in Albany?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $78,430 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,840.