What occupations pay the most in the Capital Region? Below you will find the The 25 highest paying occupations in Albany, Schenectady and Troy. Scroll through the list below to see how your work ranks, or which one you might want to switch to.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated these estimated annual incomes based on data collected from employers in a wide variety of industries in the metro area. The most recent survey was conducted in May of 2021 and this is what they found.
Before we get into the higher paying occupations, let’s take a look at some of the jobs at the opposite end of the scale to give you some perspective. It seems that these should pay much more, but this is what research shows.
- Manicurists – $28,000
- School Bus Monitor – $30,000
- Short-Time Cook – $33,000
- Funeral Attendant – $35,000
- Preschool Teacher – $38,000
I said we’d rank the top 25 highest paying occupations in the Capital Region but as you’ll see, we’ve actually listed nearly 40 different occupations along with the annual salary for each.
Which professions pay the most? Many would guess that doctor, lawyer or financial planner is number 1, 2 and 3, but you may be surprised when you see occupations on the list that you may not have considered.
The 25 highest earning occupations in the Capital Region
If you’re thinking about changing your profession, going to school, or just want to make a lot of money, here are the 25 Highest Earning Occupations in the Albany, Troy, Schenectady area of New York State. In other words, these jobs pay more.
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