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💰 COL Index: 98 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Schenectady, NY

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$69,807
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$71,524
model average ÷ 97.6 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$156,485
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,131
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Schenectady?

$69,807 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$69,807/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,817/month
Household income context$54,773

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 39-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -1% vs national

Marketing Manager

$156,485
💡 Purchasing-power model $160,333
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $75.23/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -1% vs national

Pharmacist

$135,050
💡 Purchasing-power model $138,371
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $64.93/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -1% vs national

Software Developer

$126,343
💡 Purchasing-power model $129,450
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $60.74/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -1% vs national

Construction Manager

$107,430
💡 Purchasing-power model $110,072
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $51.65/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -1% vs national

Project Manager

$100,550
💡 Purchasing-power model $103,023
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $48.34/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in Schenectady

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (97.6/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 39 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $156,485
2 Pharmacist $135,050
3 Software Developer $126,343
4 Construction Manager $107,430
5 Project Manager $100,550
6 Physical Therapist $98,992
7 Financial Analyst $98,297
8 Web Developer $92,082
9 Dental Hygienist $86,899
10 Accountant $85,460
11 Registered Nurse $85,450
12 Data Analyst $82,759
13 Police Officer $74,370
14 Human Resources Specialist $67,162
15 Elementary School Teacher $63,211
16 Plumber $62,893
17 Paralegal $62,298
18 Electrician $61,106
19 Real Estate Agent $61,037
20 Graphic Designer $60,898
21 Firefighter $56,708
22 Carpenter $56,510
23 HVAC Technician $55,269
24 Heavy Truck Driver $52,707
25 Insurance Agent $49,639
26 Loan Officer $49,639
27 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $49,639
28 Dental Assistant $49,639
29 Pharmacy Technician $49,639
30 Nail Technician $49,639
31 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $49,639
32 Personal Trainer $49,639
33 Cosmetologist $49,639
34 Social Worker $49,639
35 Veterinary Technician $49,639
36 Auto Mechanic $49,639
37 Chef/Head Cook $49,639
38 Welder $49,232
39 Medical Assistant $37,994

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Schenectady salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.621×–1.488× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 97.6 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Schenectady

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,131/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,374/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$240,000
📉
Unemployment
4.3%
💳
Median Income
$54,773
🎓
College Educated
24%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
98
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Schenectady Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Schenectady mean on this page?

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$69,807 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Schenectady workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Schenectady?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,817 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Schenectady?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Schenectady?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.621×–1.488× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Schenectady

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