Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Albany, NY

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

Median annual salary $82,950 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.88
10th percentile $63,100
90th percentile $114,430
Employed locally 2,890
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,100
    25th
    $71,510
    50th (median)
    $82,950
    75th
    $103,340
    90th
    $114,430

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 96% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Systems Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Boulder, CO $132,290
    California $127,660

    Nearby metros — Computer Systems Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $127,150
    Binghamton, NY $102,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $100,310
    Ithaca, NY $99,250
    Glens Falls, NY $96,820

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $115,970
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,690
    Computer Programmers $83,630
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,500
    Computer Occupations, All Other $89,610
    Data Scientists $102,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Albany, NY is $39.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.67 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Albany, NY is 20.1% below the national median of $103,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Systems Analysts in Albany?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,100 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,510.