Albany, GA

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Albany, GA, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 224 detailed occupations covering about 50,060 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 23.9% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Albany, GA, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Physicians, All Other $212,920 -9.8% 90
Dentists, General $157,250 -5.4% 30
Pharmacists $132,590 -2.5% 180
Human Resources Managers $121,500 -10.9% 50
Computer and Information Systems Managers $119,040 -29.8% 60
Financial Managers $109,760 -2% 140
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $108,990 +9.3% 170
Medical and Health Services Managers $103,450 -6.5% 130
Physician Assistants $102,520 -21.2% 70
Nurse Practitioners $101,020 -20% 140
Physical Therapists $100,880 +1.2% 60
Administrative Services Managers $100,570 -5.5% 110
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $99,640 -3.7% 150
Sales Managers $97,860 -27.6% 90
Optometrists $94,870 -28.1% 50
Occupational Therapists $92,610 -3.9% 30
Industrial Production Managers $92,450 -21% 40
Managers, All Other $88,860 -33.5% 230
Computer Occupations, All Other $82,910 -34.4% 160
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $82,890 -16.4% 70
Management Analysts $81,660 -17.9% 180
Electrical Engineers $80,420 -24.8% 50
Construction Managers $80,110 -23.6% 70
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $79,720 -22.3% 40
Respiratory Therapists $78,550 +0.8% 60

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Albany, GA, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Customer Service Representatives 2,390 $28,970
Retail Salespersons 1,840 $24,450
Cashiers 1,680 $21,820
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,590 $21,110
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,460 $51,120
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,290 $30,950
General and Operations Managers 1,190 $74,340
Registered Nurses 1,170 $76,360
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,000 $28,480
Office Clerks, General 990 $34,320
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 900 $59,720
Waiters and Waitresses 820 $20,870
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 810 $31,610
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 800 $67,940
Nursing Assistants 760 $29,150
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 740 $24,410
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 680 $46,220
Security Guards 650 $22,770
Receptionists and Information Clerks 640 $29,380
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 610 $35,350
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 590 $36,400
Light Truck Drivers 530 $37,560
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 510 $22,350
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 490 $38,160
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 470 $29,420
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