Computer Programmers salary
in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Computer Programmers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro earn a median of $84,140 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,430 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% below the U.S. median of $100,390 and 19% below the NY statewide median of $103,980. It ranks #54 of 66 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,430 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN ALBANY · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Computer Programmers salary in Albany?
The BLS median is $84,140 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,430 jobs pay between $67,220 and $106,060. The 10th percentile is $64,990 and the 90th is $113,100.
Is Albany a high-paying metro for Computer Programmers?
That is 16% below the U.S. median of $100,390 and 19% below the NY statewide median of $103,980. It ranks #54 of 66 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Computer Programmers the most in Albany?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Greycell Labs ($126,880), MTX Group ($80,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.