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How much does a computer make in Albany?

$59,480a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $28.60 an hour or $4,957 a month.

Hourly
$28.60
Vs. national median
+24%
Rank among cities
9 of 222
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,900Median: $59,480Highest 10%: $73,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,900$19.18
25th$48,220$23.18
Median$59,480$28.60
75th$64,290$30.91
90th$73,900$35.53

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for computers.

New York, NY$59,530
Kiryas Joel, NY$57,320
Utica, NY$50,520
Syracuse, NY$50,500
Rochester, NY$49,210
Buffalo, NY$45,950
Computer salary in New York Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$127,600
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$124,700
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$102,700
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$82,360
Millwright$80,840
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$79,710
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$78,610
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$76,220
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$72,490
Maintenance Worker$72,400
Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $28.60 ($59,480 a year).

Do computers make more in Albany than the national average?

Yes: $59,480 against $47,810 nationally, 24% more.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $57,290, so Albany pays 4% more.

Where does Albany rank for computer pay?

9 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,900 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.