First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers, Albany

$87,000

Local median annual wage in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY. Middle half of earners roughly $65,710 to $101,500.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+16.9%
US median
$74,450
Cost of living (99.6) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
99.6
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$65,710 to $101,500
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
1,410
Job code
51-1011

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Albany pay a median $87,000 (May 2025), 16.9% above the US median of $74,450. At local prices (index 99.6), that median buys about what $87,349 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$87,000 in Albany buys about what $87,349 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 99.6, 2024). Housing & rent index is 102.6 vs overall 99.6 (US average = 100, 2024).

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Albany $87,000 $65,710 to $101,500 99.6
Jacksonville $64,010 $50,350 to $83,710 99.5
San Francisco $91,500 $67,650 to $113,730 115.6
Tulsa $71,260 $58,770 to $90,590 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Albany?
The median annual wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY is $87,000 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Albany pay compare to the US median for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers?
Local median pay is 16.9% above the national median of $74,450.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Albany is 99.6 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $87,000 has about the same buying power as $87,349 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.