Tech Salaries in Albany, NY

Government-verified salary data for 42 tech occupations in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
$96,490
Median Tech Salary
25,610
Tech Employment
42
Occupations

Highest Paid Tech Roles

How Albany, NY Compares

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$184,620200
Materials Engineers$134,630$106,440$161,820130
Aerospace Engineers$133,840$98,990$173,470150
Engineers, All Other$130,810$101,830$162,390580
Chemical Engineers$129,060$93,970$146,18040
Software Developers$127,910$96,890$161,1203,280
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$127,570$107,870$169,600240
Computer Network Architects$121,000$88,710$139,170430
Database Architects$108,730$88,180$144,990150
Mechanical Engineers$108,310$87,140$134,700930
Electrical Engineers$105,910$82,230$131,930720
Industrial Engineers$104,170$97,930$131,8201,570
Information Security Analysts$103,890$84,140$132,910470
Civil Engineers$102,470$81,780$126,4001,470
Database Administrators$102,160$65,000$117,860400
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$100,690$81,120$126,340430
Web and Digital Interface Designers$99,210$68,340$130,240310
Data Scientists$98,940$77,330$129,030830
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,350$79,190$123,060340
Environmental Engineers$96,540$79,290$125,330570
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$96,490$82,640$118,030120
Computer Occupations, All Other$95,920$72,380$120,450620
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95,140$78,310$112,4701,060
Computer Systems Analysts$86,890$69,240$106,4403,290
Web Developers$85,070$52,400$107,560140
Computer Programmers$84,140$67,220$106,0601,430
Operations Research Analysts$84,140$69,250$98,600430
Landscape Architects$83,590$70,700$97,22090
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$82,570$61,630$97,180200
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$82,480$63,660$98,750450
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$78,350$58,210$90,64050
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$75,450$62,350$89,89080
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,840$61,220$83,220190
Computer Network Support Specialists$73,160$61,150$83,690430
Mechanical Drafters$72,500$59,120$87,450160
Surveyors$72,360$58,020$97,070130
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$64,600$53,200$81,990110
Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,250$54,660$82,020300
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,800$59,930$80,950760
Computer User Support Specialists$61,190$50,230$76,1101,690
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$52,190$37,230$71,48060
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$51,400$51,260$79,800580

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.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.