salary$136,720 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$97,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,330per year
Jobs in the area1,050people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Albany?
Cheap. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 14.5% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $136,720 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $97,340 and $164,330.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 14.5% of the median pharmacist 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.