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Travel Nurse Pay in Albany, NY

Based on 239 live assignments in Albany listing weekly pay. That's $148/wk above the New York median of $2,204.

$2,352

Median /wk

$2,248–$2,510

Typical range /wk

$3,574

Top posted /wk

Stipends and rent in Albany

$1,533/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $133/night lodging + $86/day meals)

$1,664/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$8,528/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($2,352/wk)

GSA FY2027 per diem rates set the most an agency can usually pay tax-free for housing and meals. Your agency's stipend may be lower.

Pay by specialty in Albany

Specialties with at least 3 assignments listing pay. Tap one for its pay across New York.

Specialty
Median
Typical range
Behavioral Health
$2,771
$2,408 – $2,772
Pediatrics
$2,638
$2,534 – $3,187
Radiology / Imaging
$2,531
$2,434 – $2,813
Emergency / Trauma
$2,372
$2,372 – $2,372
Medical / Surgical
$2,315
$2,315 – $2,352
ICU / Critical Care
$2,315
$2,285 – $2,424
Labor & Delivery
$2,260
$2,143 – $2,483
Operating Room
$2,179
$2,044 – $2,510
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Figures use the weekly pay posted on each assignment. "Typical range" is the middle half of assignments (25th to 75th percentile). Agency pay is an estimate; confirm before you accept.