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Computer Systems Analysts Salary
Computer Systems Analysts earn a median $105,850 a year in the U.S., with 519,530 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $105,850 a year
- Employment
- 519,530
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +7.9%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 32,900
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $105,850 · $50.89 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $114,610 · $55.10 an hour (estimate error ±0.4%)
- 10th percentile
- $67,340 · $32.37 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $82,860 · $39.84 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $134,110 · $64.48 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $167,710 · $80.63 an hour
- Employment
- 519,530 (estimate error ±1.0%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 544,400
- Projected for 2035
- 587,200
- Change
- +42,900 (+7.9%)
- Openings each year
- 32,900
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 2.6%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $134,630 | 1,850 |
| 2 | Washington | $129,410 | 24,120 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $128,240 | 22,160 |
| 4 | Colorado | $127,750 | 6,230 |
| 5 | California | $127,720 | 59,060 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $122,890 | 16,520 |
| 7 | Oregon | $121,620 | 5,640 |
| 8 | Virginia | $120,840 | 23,190 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $116,820 | 2,480 |
| 10 | Maryland | $113,610 | 15,340 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 59,060 | $127,720 |
| Texas | 47,990 | $107,390 |
| Florida | 35,270 | $101,900 |
| Washington | 24,120 | $129,410 |
| New York | 24,100 | $109,610 |
| Virginia | 23,190 | $120,840 |
| Massachusetts | 22,160 | $128,240 |
| North Carolina | 20,910 | $106,850 |
| Illinois | 20,610 | $101,570 |
| Pennsylvania | 19,450 | $98,550 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $157,140 | 7,260 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,460 | 11,180 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,690 | 19,050 |
| 4 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $129,180 | 17,470 |
| 5 | Colorado Springs, CO | $128,740 | 760 |
| 6 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $128,580 | 2,050 |
| 7 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $128,340 | 26,540 |
| 8 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $127,880 | 4,190 |
| 9 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $127,360 | 4,020 |
| 10 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $127,100 | 320 |
| 11 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $127,040 | 18,620 |
| 12 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $126,880 | 200 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 26,540 | $128,340 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 20,000 | $122,520 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 19,050 | $133,690 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 18,620 | $127,040 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 17,470 | $129,180 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 16,900 | $121,560 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 14,660 | $103,490 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 11,180 | $134,460 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 9,330 | $103,770 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 9,000 | $103,650 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 8,580 | $112,090 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 8,520 | $105,050 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)8,550 certified filingsMedian offered wage $108,514
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)4,594 certified filingsMedian offered wage $131,331
Computer Systems Analysts pay by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do computer systems analysts make?
- The median wage for computer systems analysts in the U.S. is $105,850 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $82,860 and $134,110.
- Which state pays computer systems analysts the most?
- Rhode Island has the highest median wage for this occupation at $134,630 a year.
- What is the job outlook for computer systems analysts?
- BLS projects employment to grow 7.9% from 2025 to 2035, with about 32,900 openings each year on average.
- What education do computer systems analysts need?
- The typical entry-level education is: bachelor's degree.