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Wages by occupation in Albany, OR
In Albany, OR, the median annual wage across all occupations was $48,010 in May 2024, with 45,880 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Albany, OR, the median annual wage across all occupations was $48,010 in May 2024, with 45,880 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $179,450 for Dentists, General, the lowest $30,050 for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop. The largest occupation by headcount is Stockers and Order Fillers with 2,160 jobs at a median of $40,110. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 30 | $179,450 | $139,840 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 70 | $151,160 | $60,230 | $170,590 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 60 | $140,720 | $94,660 | $232,530 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 40 | $138,360 | $87,730 | $188,930 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 30 | $137,240 | $64,520 | $193,580 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 50 | $132,810 | $105,200 | $191,610 | evidence → |
| Medical and Health Services Managers 11-9111 | 70 | $129,480 | $78,670 | $222,520 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 110 | $125,830 | $81,510 | $228,440 | evidence → |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 11-9032 | 130 | $124,090 | $76,350 | $155,670 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 100 | $121,430 | $57,670 | $225,900 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 100 | $120,800 | $79,480 | $190,330 | evidence → |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 49-9051 | 40 | $119,880 | $50,470 | $130,110 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012 | 40 | $115,330 | $92,370 | $143,360 | evidence → |
| Engineers, All Other 17-2199 | 50 | $114,940 | $80,460 | $185,520 | evidence → |
| Construction Managers 11-9021 | 100 | $114,260 | $64,020 | $163,630 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 120 | $109,810 | $70,600 | $175,470 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 50 | $109,090 | $69,130 | $209,390 | evidence → |
| Dental Hygienists 29-1292 | 80 | $109,020 | $104,910 | $126,230 | evidence → |
| Facilities Managers 11-3013 | 40 | $108,580 | $71,010 | $160,060 | evidence → |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 30 | $108,430 | $63,040 | $175,500 | evidence → |
| Registered Nurses 29-1141 | 580 | $108,000 | $91,320 | $133,980 | evidence → |
| Speech-Language Pathologists 29-1127 | 50 | $100,720 | $66,370 | $124,910 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 80 | $100,250 | $48,670 | $149,190 | evidence → |
| Administrative Services Managers 11-3012 | 50 | $100,030 | $64,640 | $167,990 | evidence → |
| Physical Therapists 29-1123 | 50 | $99,850 | $78,370 | $122,860 | evidence → |
| Civil Engineers 17-2051 | 50 | $98,290 | $65,930 | $154,370 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 30 | $97,670 | $67,470 | $137,400 | evidence → |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 90 | $97,100 | $71,970 | $140,900 | evidence → |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 100 | $96,960 | $73,400 | $126,910 | evidence → |
| Electricians 47-2111 | 340 | $95,710 | $54,070 | $120,400 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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