salary$99,970 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,150per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,970per year
Jobs in the area10,230people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Albany?
Cheap. Rent of $1,656 a month takes 19.9% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Albany, NY?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area is $99,970 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $77,150 and $130,970.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Albany?
Typical rent of $1,656 a month takes 19.9% of the median registered nurse 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.