Cost of hiring in Albany, GA
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 15 jobs in Albany, with about 1,480 people1. Medians run from $33,190 a year for customer support specialists to $98,850 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Albany
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +2.9% | 510 | |
| Project Coordinator | -3.4% | 130 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -7.2% | 40 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -9.7% | 310 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -10.5% | 50 | |
| Accountant | -11.6% | 390 | |
| Bookkeeper | -14.6% | 420 | |
| Office Manager | -15.6% | 540 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -16.7% | 560 | |
| Recruiter | -19.5% | 250 | |
| Executive Assistant | -20.4% | 100 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -20.4% | 550 | |
| Paralegal | -21.8% | 140 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -25.7% | 140 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -25.9% | 1,480 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $33,190 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $42,826 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Albany against the US
Albany pays above the US median for only one of the 15 roles, sales development representatives (+2.9%), and below it for 14, furthest for customer support specialists (-25.9%). The middle gap across all 15 is -15.6%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for sales development representatives, #54 of 520 areas by median pay; its lowest is for customer support specialists, #519 of 520.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Albany has more medical administrative assistants (10.0% of these jobs here, against 6.1% nationally) and customer support specialists (26.4% against 16.5%), and fewer project coordinators (2.3% against 6.8%) and marketing specialists (2.5% against 5.7%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Tyler, TX is nearest, at -15.6%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZ | -15.5% | 16 | 5,580 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | -15.6% | 16 | 4,830 |
| Mobile, AL | -15.6% | 16 | 17,970 |
| Albany, GA | -15.6% (this area) | 15 | 5,610 |
| Tyler, TX | -15.6% | 16 | 10,470 |
| Florence, SC | -15.7% | 14 | 8,060 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Albany span $33,850–$166,640, the widest band (4.9×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $30,680–$48,640. Wider than nationally for sales development representatives and administrative assistants, narrower for customer support specialists and paralegals. Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, recruiters and 1 more role: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($87,750 against a $72,020 median for sales development representatives).
Albany against Georgia (US state)
Against Georgia (US state) as a whole, Albany pays less for every one of the 15 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for project coordinators (-3.2%) and is furthest below for marketing specialists (-22.8%). It has the lowest median in Georgia (US state) for customer support specialists.
Other areas in Georgia
By jobs in these roles, Albany is #13 of 18 areas in Georgia. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Macon-Bibb County to Hinesville.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | 8,500 | 16 |
| Gainesville, GA | 8,420 | 17 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 7,860 | 15 |
| East Georgia (Nonmetro) | 6,290 | 16 |
| Dalton, GA | 5,620 | 17 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 5,090 | 15 |
| Valdosta, GA | 4,420 | 15 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | 3,760 | 14 |
| Rome, GA | 3,220 | 13 |
| Hinesville, GA | 1,370 | 14 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Albany?
Of the 15 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $98,850 a year, about $127,548 with benefits; the lowest is Customer Support Specialist, $33,190.
Is hiring in Albany cheaper than the US median?
For 14 of the 15 roles, yes, most of all customer support specialists (-25.9%). One pays more than the US median: sales development representatives (+2.9%).
Sources
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How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.