Computer Programmers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • New York
Computer Programmers in New York earn a median salary of $86,799 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -12% vs the national median of $98,670. An estimated 9,460 computer programmers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $65,630 to $109,590 depending on location.
$86,799
Avg median salary in New York
$109,590
Highest paying metro
$65,630
Lowest paying metro
9,460
Employed in New York
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Computer Programmers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $109,590 | $85,370 | $147,280 | 6,510 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $103,270 | $81,950 | $111,000 | 80 |
| Rochester, NY | $96,420 | $78,630 | $121,520 | 360 |
| Syracuse, NY | $94,870 | $76,310 | $104,550 | 190 |
| Binghamton, NY | $89,380 | $71,320 | $111,180 | 120 |
| Buffalo, NY | $86,320 | $80,600 | $100,930 | 460 |
| Albany, NY | $83,630 | $71,770 | $103,340 | 1,380 |
| Central East New York | $81,400 | $67,850 | $115,160 | 90 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $81,040 | $64,590 | $87,120 | 90 |
| Kingston, NY | $80,060 | $61,000 | $81,470 | 30 |
| Southwest New York | $79,870 | $61,200 | $100,550 | 60 |
| Utica, NY | $76,910 | $70,580 | $103,880 | 60 |
| Elmira, NY | $65,630 | $50,060 | $96,480 | 30 |