Tech Salaries in Albany, NY 2025 -- 42 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Albany, NY earn a median salary of $127,910, which is 5.9% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Albany, NY

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$181,990	$166,040	$184,620	200
Materials Engineers	$134,630	$106,440	$161,820	130
Aerospace Engineers	$133,840	$98,990	$173,470	150
Engineers, All Other	$130,810	$101,830	$162,390	580
Chemical Engineers	$129,060	$93,970	$146,180	40
Software Developers	$127,910	$96,890	$161,120	3,280
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$127,570	$107,870	$169,600	240
Computer Network Architects	$121,000	$88,710	$139,170	430
Database Architects	$108,730	$88,180	$144,990	150
Mechanical Engineers	$108,310	$87,140	$134,700	930
Electrical Engineers	$105,910	$82,230	$131,930	720
Industrial Engineers	$104,170	$97,930	$131,820	1,570
Information Security Analysts	$103,890	$84,140	$132,910	470
Civil Engineers	$102,470	$81,780	$126,400	1,470
Database Administrators	$102,160	$65,000	$117,860	400
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$100,690	$81,120	$126,340	430
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$99,210	$68,340	$130,240	310
Data Scientists	$98,940	$77,330	$129,030	830
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$98,350	$79,190	$123,060	340
Environmental Engineers	$96,540	$79,290	$125,330	570
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$96,490	$82,640	$118,030	120
Computer Occupations, All Other	$95,920	$72,380	$120,450	620
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$95,140	$78,310	$112,470	1,060
Computer Systems Analysts	$86,890	$69,240	$106,440	3,290
Web Developers	$85,070	$52,400	$107,560	140
Computer Programmers	$84,140	$67,220	$106,060	1,430
Operations Research Analysts	$84,140	$69,250	$98,600	430
Landscape Architects	$83,590	$70,700	$97,220	90
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$82,570	$61,630	$97,180	200
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$82,480	$63,660	$98,750	450
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$78,350	$58,210	$90,640	50
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$75,450	$62,350	$89,890	80
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,840	$61,220	$83,220	190
Computer Network Support Specialists	$73,160	$61,150	$83,690	430
Mechanical Drafters	$72,500	$59,120	$87,450	160
Surveyors	$72,360	$58,020	$97,070	130
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$64,600	$53,200	$81,990	110
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$63,250	$54,660	$82,020	300
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,800	$59,930	$80,950	760
Computer User Support Specialists	$61,190	$50,230	$76,110	1,690
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$52,190	$37,230	$71,480	60
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$51,400	$51,260	$79,800	580

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Albany, NY?

The highest paying tech jobs in Albany, NY are Computer and Information Research Scientists ($181,990 median), Materials Engineers ($134,630 median), Aerospace Engineers ($133,840 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Albany, NY?

Software developers in Albany, NY earn a median salary of $127,910, with salaries ranging from $96,890 at the 25th percentile to $161,120 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 3,280 software developers are employed in the area.