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Physical Scientists, All Other salary
in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Physical Scientists, All Other in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro earn a median of $99,460 a year, based on BLS estimates for 780 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% below the U.S. median of $122,570 and 16% below the NY statewide median of $117,820. It ranks #16 of 20 metros with published figures for this job.

PHYSICAL SCIENTISTS, ALL OTHER · ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · ALBANY-SCHENECTADY-TROY, NY · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$64,990P25$79,920MEDIAN$99,460P75$119,440P90$144,960
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$67,000P25$86,620MEDIAN$122,570P75$161,890P90$195,190
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What is the average Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Albany?

The BLS median is $99,460 a year (May 2025). Half of the 780 jobs pay between $79,920 and $119,440. The 10th percentile is $64,990 and the 90th is $144,960.

Is Albany a high-paying metro for Physical Scientists, All Other?

That is 19% below the U.S. median of $122,570 and 16% below the NY statewide median of $117,820. It ranks #16 of 20 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.