Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $170,100 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $81.78
10th percentile $102,040
90th percentile $230,450
Employed locally 130
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,040
    25th
    $132,780
    50th (median)
    $170,100
    75th
    $206,320
    90th
    $230,450

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 198% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 98% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,120
    Richmond, VA $231,930
    Washington $221,990
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    New York $197,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Research Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $166,080
    Binghamton, NY $140,550
    Utica-Rome, NY $127,610

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $115,970
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,950
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,690
    Computer Programmers $83,630
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,500
    Computer Occupations, All Other $89,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Albany, NY is $81.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $134.96 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Albany, NY is 20.7% above the national median of $140,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Albany?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $102,040 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,780.