Computer Systems Analysts Salary 2025: $107,058 Median Pay (BLS OEWS)
$107,058 per year is the national median annual wage for computer systems analysts (BLS OEWS, May 2025 reference period). That works out to about $51/hour, with a 10th–90th percentile range of $92,190 to $214,420. The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies this role under SOC code 15-1211.
Key Facts (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
- Median annual wage
- $107,058
- Median hourly wage
- $51/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $118,676
- Total US employment
- 353,660
- Top-paying metro
- San Jose, CA, CA ($157,140)
- BLS SOC code
- 15-1211
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release.
Computer Systems Analyst (SOC 15-1211) is a high-paying U.S. occupation: national median wage of $107,058 across 353,660 reported workers per the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
Geographic wage spread is wide: across the 70 cities reporting data, median Computer Systems Analyst wages range from $78,560 to $157,140 — roughly 100% above the floor. The spread reflects cost-of-living, regional supply-and-demand, and industry-mix differences. Computer Systems Analyst sits in the Technology category — occupations with high national wage premiums driven by sustained labor-demand growth. Tech roles tend to show wider geographic spreads than other categories because remote-friendly hiring lets high-paying coastal employers compete for workers anywhere.
Salary Range (BLS Percentiles)
Computer Systems Analysts salaries range from $78,560 to $157,140 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Computer Systems Analysts Salary by City (BLS OEWS)
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $92,190 | $118,170 | $157,140 | $185,780 | $214,420 | $80,255 | 7,260 |
| San Francisco, CA | $91,480 | $108,672 | $134,460 | $171,805 | $209,150 | $74,866 | 11,180 |
| Seattle, WA | $74,470 | $98,158 | $133,690 | $165,645 | $197,600 | $89,485 | 19,050 |
| Boston, MA | $83,190 | $101,586 | $129,180 | $151,060 | $172,940 | $84,931 | 17,470 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $78,980 | $98,884 | $128,740 | $169,180 | $209,620 | $123,196 | 760 |
| Providence, RI | $75,650 | $96,822 | $128,580 | $151,240 | $173,900 | $107,688 | 2,050 |
| New York, NY | $78,000 | $98,136 | $128,340 | $153,725 | $179,110 | $68,558 | 26,540 |
| Denver, CO | $81,050 | $99,782 | $127,880 | $168,485 | $209,090 | $113,369 | 4,190 |
| Portland, OR | $83,560 | $101,080 | $127,360 | $151,755 | $176,150 | $97,894 | 4,020 |
| Washington, DC | $77,910 | $97,562 | $127,040 | $161,080 | $195,120 | $83,141 | 18,620 |
| Dallas, TX | $75,850 | $94,518 | $122,520 | $146,270 | $170,020 | $117,695 | 20,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $72,070 | $92,174 | $122,330 | $142,565 | $162,800 | $98,099 | 3,170 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $78,940 | $96,044 | $121,700 | $146,815 | $171,930 | $88,509 | 800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,430 | $94,482 | $121,560 | $143,590 | $165,620 | $73,229 | 16,900 |
| Atlanta, GA | $69,330 | $89,234 | $119,090 | $144,390 | $169,690 | $120,050 | 8,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,580 | $93,584 | $119,090 | $144,950 | $170,810 | $74,338 | 5,760 |
| Houston, TX | $70,910 | $87,922 | $113,440 | $140,990 | $168,540 | $117,554 | 8,510 |
| Hartford, CT | $77,780 | $91,576 | $112,270 | $133,020 | $153,770 | $99,707 | 2,330 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,950 | $92,806 | $112,090 | $132,060 | $152,030 | $105,546 | 8,580 |
| Charlotte, NC | $76,360 | $90,132 | $110,790 | $139,725 | $168,660 | $114,571 | 7,870 |
| Baltimore, MD | $69,310 | $85,178 | $108,980 | $142,775 | $176,570 | $95,429 | 6,850 |
| Raleigh, NC | $78,510 | $90,498 | $108,480 | $137,880 | $167,280 | $108,697 | 4,530 |
| Columbus, OH | $67,160 | $83,188 | $107,230 | $130,945 | $154,660 | $115,177 | 4,660 |
| Reno, NV | $65,670 | $82,078 | $106,690 | $131,640 | $156,590 | $100,178 | 600 |
| Richmond, VA | $72,410 | $85,522 | $105,190 | $136,800 | $168,410 | $103,026 | 2,990 |
| Tampa, FL | $67,240 | $82,376 | $105,080 | $133,400 | $161,720 | $105,502 | 7,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $72,150 | $85,310 | $105,050 | $130,960 | $156,870 | $88,725 | 8,520 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | $77,020 | $88,224 | $105,030 | $129,970 | $154,910 | $85,809 | 1,970 |
| Austin, TX | $72,540 | $85,360 | $104,590 | $137,005 | $169,420 | $101,544 | 6,930 |
| Spokane, WA | $74,280 | $86,240 | $104,180 | $125,670 | $147,160 | $106,961 | 500 |
| Greensboro, NC | $66,490 | $81,514 | $104,050 | $135,425 | $166,800 | $113,965 | 860 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $58,700 | $76,728 | $103,770 | $147,875 | $191,980 | $103,049 | 9,330 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $45,510 | $68,810 | $103,760 | $123,955 | $144,150 | $95,193 | 1,700 |
| Detroit, MI | $67,040 | $81,692 | $103,670 | $133,440 | $163,210 | $109,012 | 7,150 |
| Miami, FL | $66,140 | $81,144 | $103,650 | $130,095 | $156,540 | $84,200 | 9,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,860 | $78,512 | $103,490 | $127,490 | $151,490 | $96,449 | 14,660 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $66,720 | $81,412 | $103,450 | $138,190 | $172,930 | $113,432 | 4,240 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $63,230 | $78,830 | $102,230 | $129,310 | $156,390 | $107,497 | 3,250 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $76,260 | $86,604 | $102,120 | $117,195 | $132,270 | $104,846 | 2,680 |
| Des Moines, IA | $67,020 | $81,040 | $102,070 | $121,445 | $140,820 | $109,400 | 2,680 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $63,260 | $78,712 | $101,890 | $130,670 | $159,450 | $113,085 | 5,080 |
| Buffalo, NY | $67,220 | $80,996 | $101,660 | $129,850 | $158,040 | $109,903 | 1,170 |
| Tulsa, OK | $69,160 | $82,080 | $101,460 | $119,270 | $137,080 | $116,889 | 1,260 |
| Kansas City, MO | $64,520 | $79,248 | $101,340 | $133,365 | $165,390 | $106,226 | 4,180 |
| Anchorage, AK | $77,510 | $87,010 | $101,260 | $116,610 | $131,960 | $79,732 | 260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $65,330 | $79,534 | $100,840 | $128,160 | $155,480 | $110,208 | 2,930 |
| Orlando, FL | $62,090 | $77,566 | $100,780 | $130,090 | $159,400 | $97,750 | 4,200 |
| Memphis, TN | $63,550 | $78,386 | $100,640 | $126,035 | $151,430 | $119,810 | 1,700 |
| Madison, WI | $66,700 | $80,240 | $100,550 | $116,365 | $132,180 | $96,869 | 2,140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $63,040 | $77,984 | $100,400 | $125,470 | $150,540 | $99,801 | 490 |
| Greenville, SC | $59,850 | $75,842 | $99,830 | $120,735 | $141,640 | $110,799 | 1,120 |
| Birmingham, AL | $64,930 | $78,746 | $99,470 | $118,325 | $137,180 | $110,033 | 1,870 |
| Nashville, TN | $63,200 | $77,628 | $99,270 | $124,630 | $149,990 | $98,973 | 4,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $65,680 | $78,968 | $98,900 | $125,460 | $152,020 | $93,744 | 550 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $63,550 | $77,550 | $98,550 | $112,310 | $126,070 | $106,771 | 5,230 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $63,610 | $77,526 | $98,400 | $114,895 | $131,390 | $97,041 | 2,010 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $62,650 | $76,878 | $98,220 | $119,445 | $140,670 | $104,489 | 1,240 |
| Tucson, AZ | $64,210 | $77,766 | $98,100 | $115,245 | $132,390 | $102,830 | 910 |
| Louisville, KY | $59,350 | $74,798 | $97,970 | $139,210 | $180,450 | $108,614 | 2,340 |
| Rochester, NY | $64,990 | $77,890 | $97,240 | $121,670 | $146,100 | $104,672 | 910 |
| New Orleans, LA | $70,050 | $80,926 | $97,240 | $117,065 | $136,890 | $101,397 | 940 |
| Omaha, NE | $65,490 | $77,818 | $96,310 | $117,790 | $139,270 | $104,913 | 1,220 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,840 | $75,620 | $96,290 | $120,940 | $145,590 | $106,989 | 3,920 |
| Lexington, KY | $60,210 | $74,326 | $95,500 | $115,505 | $135,510 | $104,600 | 780 |
| Wichita, KS | $62,000 | $75,116 | $94,790 | $135,245 | $175,700 | $112,845 | 620 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $61,360 | $74,668 | $94,630 | $116,145 | $137,660 | $109,399 | 1,730 |
| Albany, NY | $64,990 | $73,750 | $86,890 | $102,375 | $117,860 | $86,286 | 3,290 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,930 | $70,850 | $85,730 | $106,175 | $126,620 | $94,939 | 1,210 |
| Boise, ID | $43,290 | $58,486 | $81,280 | $105,865 | $130,450 | $79,608 | 810 |
| Little Rock, AR | $29,750 | $49,274 | $78,560 | $95,740 | $112,920 | $89,070 | 1,490 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Computer Systems Analyst is $107,058 as of 2025. The national mean (average) is $118,676. Salaries range from $78,560 to $157,140 depending on city and cost of living.
Computer Systems Analyst salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $107,058, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 353,660 Computer Systems Analyst positions in the US across 70 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Computer Systems Analyst positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2026.