Computer Network Architects Salary in Albany, NY

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

Median annual salary $112,760 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $54.21
10th percentile $76,850
90th percentile $171,840
Employed locally 390
National median $130,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,850
    25th
    $89,030
    50th (median)
    $112,760
    75th
    $139,790
    90th
    $171,840

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Architects salary vs area income 131% Median Computer Network Architects salary is 31% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Network Architects

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,120
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $172,280
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $166,880
    Rochester, MN $163,920
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $163,570
    Boulder, CO $162,320

    Nearby metros — Computer Network Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,120
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $153,820
    Binghamton, NY $137,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $129,390
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $125,080
    Syracuse, NY $115,600

    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 Network Architects make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Architects in Albany, NY is $54.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.95 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Computer Network Architects salaries?

    The median Computer Network Architects salary in Albany, NY is 13.5% below the national median of $130,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Network Architects in Albany?

    Entry-level Computer Network Architects (10th percentile) earn around $76,850 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,030.