Web Developers Salary in Albany, NY

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

Median annual salary $74,900 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.01
10th percentile $45,070
90th percentile $121,680
Employed locally 150
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,070
    25th
    $59,130
    50th (median)
    $74,900
    75th
    $99,170
    90th
    $121,680

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 87% Median Web Developers salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    Binghamton, NY $95,030
    Rochester, NY $78,240
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,830
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $74,240
    Syracuse, NY $73,820

    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 Web Developers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Albany, NY is $36.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.92 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Albany, NY is 17.6% below the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web Developers in Albany?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $45,070 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,130.