salary$137,850 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$116,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,720per year
Jobs in the area770people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Albany?
Cheap. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 14.4% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $137,850 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $116,990 and $161,720.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 14.4% of the median physician assistant 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.