salary$134,590 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$108,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,900per year
Jobs in the area910people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Albany?
Cheap. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 14.8% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $134,590 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $108,680 and $163,900.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 14.8% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area.