That is the most underfilled position in NY state government last I knew- IT specialist. You can even apply online:
http://www.cs.state.ny.us/pstit/itsoptions.cfm
I'll keep that in mind, but it doesn't pay anywhere NEAR enough for me to move. I can commute for an hour and make 50% more than their top paying salary right now to Winston Salem/Greensboro NC. No wonder its the most underfilled position, it doesn't pay enough for an experienced, serious IT person. At that salary they would do well to find someone who just got out of school and has a couple years experience. If they have any certifications at all, they can forget it for that money.
But, I'll bet there's a ton of $60K administrative assistants on staff even though the going rate on the outside is around $40K with half the benefits.
Wage parity is a lost concept.