Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Albany, NY

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

Median annual salary $58,690 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $43,840
90th percentile $92,420
Employed locally 1,960
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,840
    25th
    $45,770
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $72,590
    90th
    $92,420

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer User Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,010
    Carson City, NV $84,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Vallejo, CA $79,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,260

    Nearby metros — Computer User Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,010
    Syracuse, NY $64,490
    Ithaca, NY $61,990
    Albany, OR $61,090
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $61,030

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $115,970
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,950
    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 User Support Specialists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Albany, NY is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Albany, NY is 2.7% below the national median of $60,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,840 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,770.