Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Albany, NY

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

Median annual salary $70,150 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.73
10th percentile $48,650
90th percentile $108,270
Employed locally 330
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,650
    25th
    $57,510
    50th (median)
    $70,150
    75th
    $80,920
    90th
    $108,270

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Network Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $114,630
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,130
    Maryland $99,780
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,200

    Nearby metros — Computer Network Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $95,710
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,980
    Albany, GA $74,650
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,200
    Ithaca, NY $73,100

    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 Support Specialists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Albany, NY is $33.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.67 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Computer Network Support Specialists salaries?

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Albany, NY is 4.3% below the national median of $73,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,650 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,510.