Per diemPosted today
RN - Per Diem, Endocrinology & Podiatry Office
Albany Medical Center · Albany, NY
$85k–$132k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Albany, NY
Pay for registered nurses in the Albany area centers on $44.46 per hour, or about $92,470 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.58 and the upper quarter over $49.04. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Albany. That ranks 101st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 110th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Albany.
- $44.46median pay per hour, Albany
- $39–$49typical range per hour
- 10,020registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Albany
PermanentPosted today
Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Albany, NY
$29.00–$50.00/ hour
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Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis
Fresenius Medical Care · Albany, NY
$31.00–$52.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fresenius Medical Care | 2 | $40.50 |
| Albany Medical Center | 1 | $52.27 |
Registered Nurse pay in Albany, NY
The metro median is 12% below the New York statewide median of $50.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 10,020 registered nurses employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 22.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.71 | $72,200 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.58 | $80,250 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $44.46 | $92,470 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.04 | $102,000 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.57 | $125,990 | 35% above U.S. median |
How Albany ranks
- 101st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 110th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th of 11 New York metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Albany
- Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $44.46 median hour buys what $44.65 buys at the national price level, 1% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Albany paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,601
- Per year: $80,028
- Per month: $6,669
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Albany
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $117 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,421 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,473 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Albany
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Albany, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Va Medical Center Albany, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St Peter's Hospital Albany, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Albany Medical Center Hospital Albany, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Capital District Psych Center Albany, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Albany County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Albany County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, NY | 8 mi | $44.46/hr | 51,065 |
| Schenectady, NY | 11 mi | $44.46/hr | 69,495 |
| Chicopee, MA | 71 mi | $43.74/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 75 mi | $43.74/hr | 154,888 |
| Utica, NY | 78 mi | $41.36/hr | 63,660 |
| Bristol, CT | 81 mi | $48.84/hr | 62,195 |
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License and tax basics in New York
New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here.
New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Albany
Albany city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Albany, NY?
Registered Nurses in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $44.46 per hour, about $92,470 a year. The middle half earn between $38.58 and $49.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Albany a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 110th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 101st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Albany?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Albany. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Albany.
Do I need a New York license to work in Albany as a registered nurse?
New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Albany in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Albany County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Albany?
The federal per diem benchmark in Albany is $117 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportAlbany, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Fresenius Medical CareAlbany, NY · 12 postings$39.50/ hr$28–$60
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 62 postings$65.07/ hr$48–$89
- Garnet HealthMiddletown, NY · 10 postings$59.64/ hr$35–$78
- AmedisysCarle Place, NY · 3 postings$56.49/ hr$36–$65
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$50.88High$66
281 RN postings with published pay in New York, 257 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 281 RN roles
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