--- title: Jobs in Albany, NY — Salary & Top Employers description: Browse Albany, New York jobs in state government, healthcare, education, and technology. Compare pay data and active openings. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york/albany date: 2026-09-28T19:13:33Z og_description: Albany jobs are anchored by state government, healthcare, education, and technology. Compare pay data and current openings. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0r5nzn.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: New York url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york --- # Jobs in Albany, NY — Salary & Top Employers **State:** [New York Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 3,099 **Hiring momentum:** +29.2% — 93 new postings in the last 28 days vs 72 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 4,099 - Median salary: $74K - Salary range (P25–P75): $48K – $99K - Remote share: 4.3% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 4,099 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - New postings for Albany, NY rose 29% in the last 28 days (93 vs 72 in the 28 days before). - Industries with the most postings in Albany, NY: Hospitals and Health Care (13% of all postings), followed by Retail and Business Consulting and Services. - Pay in Albany, NY runs 5% above the United States median ($74K vs $70K). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Albany, NY | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 524 | $80K | | Retail | 454 | $40K | | Business Consulting & Services | 253 | $175K | | Staffing & Recruiting | 141 | $119K | | Non-profit Organizations | 110 | $50K | | Construction | 94 | $83K | | Semiconductor Manufacturing | 71 | $122K | | Machinery Manufacturing | 61 | $94K | | Food & Beverage Services | 60 | $48K | | Civil Engineering | 59 | $85K | ## Top roles hiring in Albany, NY | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 476 | $90K | | Retail Sales Associate | 167 | $36K | | Patient Care Technician | 85 | $48K | | Sales Representative | 66 | $66K | | CDL Driver | 65 | $70K | | Shift Leader | 46 | — | | Physical Therapist | 45 | $95K | | Customer Service Representative | 44 | — | | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 42 | $60K | | Account Executive | 41 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Albany, NY | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [MercyOne Clinton Jobs & Careers — Hospital & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mercyone-clinton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 294 | | [FOX Rehabilitation Jobs & Careers — Geriatric Therapy](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/fox-rehabilitation?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 76 | | [Starbucks Jobs & Careers — Coffee & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/starbucks?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 51 | | [Macy's Jobs & Careers — Department Store & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/macy-s?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 49 | | [Aramark Jobs & Careers — Food Service & Facilities](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/aramark?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 44 | | [BJ's Wholesale Club Jobs & Careers — Warehouse Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bj-s-wholesale-club?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 40 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 233 employers filed 593 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Albany, NY | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | NYS | 77 | $100K | | Greycell Labs | 37 | $100K | | University at Albany College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE) | 37 | $80K | | Albany Medical Center | 23 | — | | Deloitte | 31 | — | [All H1B sponsors in Albany, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/albany-ny?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Albany, NY? State government, healthcare, education, professional services, and technology are the main hiring engines in Albany. The city's role as the state capital gives it a more stable and institution-heavy job market than many other upstate metros. ### What employers are most visible in Albany, NY? Visible employers often include New York state agencies, hospital systems, universities, insurers, and technology or research organizations across the Capital Region. The employer table on this page shows which organizations are actively posting now. ### How does Albany compare with Schenectady or Syracuse? Albany usually has the strongest state-government concentration, while Schenectady leans more toward legacy industry and healthcare and Syracuse has a broader education and regional-service footprint. Comparing them can help if you want the right mix of stability and sector depth. ### How can I widen my search beyond Albany, NY? Start with Schenectady and other Capital Region markets, then open the New York jobs page for a statewide view. That helps if you want to compare public-sector hiring with larger downstate or western New York markets. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)