Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $151,630 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Albany earn between $76,270 and $100,640.
- $63K10th
- $76K25th
- $84KMedian
- $101K75th
- $152K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,720 | $8,060 | $46.50 |
| Median | $83,780 | $6,982 | $40.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,270 | $6,356 | $36.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,640 | $8,387 | $48.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Albany vs. New York and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Albany earn 18% less than the New York average ($118,000) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $96,720 | $83,780 | $63,040 | $151,630 | 200 |
| New York | $118,000 | $104,120 | $67,030 | $169,890 | 2,520 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Albany
On the average salary of $96,720, a single filer in Albany takes home about $72,118 a year, or $6,010 a month and $2,774 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Albany a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.6), so the average $96,720 buys what about $97,142 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($58,460). A typical home costs $370,533, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other New York cities
Albany ranks 5th of 6 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($123,520).
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Albany: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Albany?
$46.50 an hour on average, and $40.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Albany?
About $72,118 a year ($6,010 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,720. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029; area Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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