Careers in Albany, GA
Part of Georgia.
Albany, GA’s regional price level is below the national average (index 87.669, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 4.4% · 57,979 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Physicians, All Other$346,640
- 2General Internal Medicine Physicians$223,400
- 3Family Medicine Physicians$215,750
- 4Dentists, General$176,760
- 5Computer and Information Systems Managers$158,730
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Retail Salespersons1,870 employed
- 2Fast Food and Counter Workers1,790 employed
- 3Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1,530 employed
- 4Customer Service Representatives1,480 employed
- 5Cashiers1,430 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Teachers and Instructors, All Other12.03× national avg
- 2Food Processing Workers, All Other5.19× national avg
- 3Ophthalmic Medical Technicians4.09× national avg
- 4Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines3.92× national avg
- 5Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment3.66× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Physicians, All Other$395,396
- 2General Internal Medicine Physicians$254,822
- 3Family Medicine Physicians$246,096
- 4Dentists, General$201,622
- 5Computer and Information Systems Managers$181,056
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Georgia state page.