Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $144,960 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Albany earn between $79,920 and $119,440.
- $65K10th
- $80K25th
- $99KMedian
- $119K75th
- $145K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,550 | $8,462 | $48.82 |
| Median | $99,460 | $8,288 | $47.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,920 | $6,660 | $38.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,440 | $9,953 | $57.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Albany vs. New York and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Albany earn 17% less than the New York average ($121,990) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $101,550 | $99,460 | $64,990 | $144,960 | 780 |
| New York | $121,990 | $117,820 | $67,220 | $175,690 | 1,510 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Albany
On the average salary of $101,550, a single filer in Albany takes home about $75,226 a year, or $6,269 a month and $2,893 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 physical 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 $101,550 buys what about $101,993 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($58,460). A typical home costs $370,533, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in other New York cities
Albany ranks 3rd of 3 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($135,570).
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Albany: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Albany?
$48.82 an hour on average, and $47.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Albany?
About $75,226 a year ($6,269 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,550. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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 19-2099; area Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 12.09, this job is 12.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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