Computer systems analysts salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,340 | $32.37 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $105,850 | $50.89 |
| Mean (average) | $114,610 | $55.10 |
| 90th percentile | $167,710 | $80.63 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Computer systems analysts pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 54 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $101,770 | $64,880 | $163,110 | 6,560 | 0.93 |
| Alaska | $88,520 | $63,440 | $124,600 | 420 | 0.39 |
| Arizona | $103,530 | $58,920 | $182,310 | 11,330 | 1.05 |
| Arkansas | $81,760 | $29,750 | $136,270 | 4,100 | 0.94 |
| California | $127,720 | $79,110 | $181,770 | 59,060 | 0.97 |
| Colorado | $127,750 | $80,050 | $209,090 | 6,230 | 0.65 |
| Connecticut | $109,600 | $74,750 | $162,600 | 4,800 | 0.85 |
| Delaware | $110,560 | $72,470 | $163,060 | 2,140 | 1.32 |
| District of Columbia | $116,820 | $89,190 | $168,270 | 2,480 | 1.06 |
| Florida | $101,900 | $63,030 | $161,720 | 35,270 | 1.06 |
| Georgia | $106,240 | $65,440 | $166,580 | 11,640 | 0.71 |
| Guam | $59,900 | $44,570 | $82,350 | 60 | 0.26 |
| Hawaii | $88,640 | $62,200 | $128,720 | 1,670 | 0.79 |
| Idaho | $75,310 | $57,250 | $128,140 | 1,650 | 0.57 |
| Illinois | $101,570 | $60,770 | $144,790 | 20,610 | 1.01 |
| Indiana | $98,810 | $61,890 | $153,030 | 9,660 | 0.9 |
| Iowa | $95,920 | $63,540 | $130,720 | 4,760 | 0.91 |
| Kansas | $100,770 | $64,000 | $163,760 | 3,740 | 0.78 |
| Kentucky | $95,090 | $57,560 | $173,550 | 5,930 | 0.89 |
| Louisiana | $95,660 | $60,960 | $141,840 | 2,980 | 0.46 |
| Maine | $95,820 | $68,040 | $133,280 | 2,480 | 1.16 |
| Maryland | $113,610 | $69,610 | $171,400 | 15,340 | 1.66 |
| Massachusetts | $128,240 | $80,000 | $171,650 | 22,160 | 1.82 |
| Michigan | $103,410 | $66,360 | $155,670 | 14,070 | 0.96 |
| Minnesota | $106,350 | $78,700 | $148,230 | 11,330 | 1.15 |
| Mississippi | $86,280 | $52,030 | $181,440 | 1,990 | 0.51 |
| Missouri | $92,060 | $59,600 | $145,590 | 7,730 | 0.79 |
| Montana | $91,310 | $65,220 | $127,190 | 850 | 0.5 |
| Nebraska | $91,810 | $62,780 | $139,990 | 2,440 | 0.71 |
| Nevada | $104,060 | $61,170 | $148,960 | 2,540 | 0.49 |
| New Hampshire | $107,670 | $70,470 | $163,010 | 2,090 | 0.92 |
| New Jersey | $122,890 | $73,520 | $176,430 | 16,520 | 1.15 |
| New Mexico | $98,220 | $63,060 | $146,670 | 2,290 | 0.79 |
| New York | $109,610 | $67,220 | $171,360 | 24,100 | 0.74 |
| North Carolina | $106,850 | $73,190 | $166,660 | 20,910 | 1.27 |
| North Dakota | $105,470 | $77,770 | $130,730 | 280 | 0.2 |
| Ohio | $102,320 | $64,480 | $156,820 | 19,190 | 1.03 |
| Oklahoma | $95,930 | $62,940 | $136,180 | 3,710 | 0.65 |
| Oregon | $121,620 | $79,530 | $168,380 | 5,640 | 0.86 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,550 | $63,910 | $133,670 | 19,450 | 0.96 |
| Puerto Rico | $63,730 | $37,720 | $101,920 | 1,280 | 0.41 |
| Rhode Island | $134,630 | $79,610 | $168,480 | 1,850 | 1.1 |
| South Carolina | $98,280 | $58,000 | $148,660 | 7,700 | 1 |
| South Dakota | $99,790 | $66,710 | $156,170 | 1,110 | 0.73 |
| Tennessee | $95,630 | $61,240 | $138,830 | 10,220 | 0.93 |
| Texas | $107,390 | $72,530 | $168,140 | 47,990 | 1.02 |
| Utah | $98,770 | $62,130 | $133,450 | 2,950 | 0.51 |
| Vermont | $99,610 | $75,090 | $129,280 | 590 | 0.58 |
| Virgin Islands | $59,430 | $50,670 | $96,390 | 40 | 0.39 |
| Virginia | $120,840 | $73,160 | $179,920 | 23,190 | 1.69 |
| Washington | $129,410 | $74,470 | $197,600 | 24,120 | 2.03 |
| West Virginia | Data unavailable | 1,030 | 0.44 | ||
| Wisconsin | $100,440 | $66,700 | $132,270 | 8,340 | 0.85 |
| Wyoming | $109,780 | $66,960 | $132,390 | 310 | 0.33 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for computer systems analysts
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 32,900. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 2.6%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for computer systems analysts
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Computer and Information Sciences, General CIP 11.0101
- Information Technology CIP 11.0103
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst CIP 11.0501
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications CIP 11.0901
Licenses and certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
Requirements for regulated professions are set by each state. Always confirm with the state regulator.
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
- Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
- Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
- Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
- Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering.
- Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
Technology skills
- Atlassian JIRA (in demand)
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Power BI (in demand)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (in demand)
- Microsoft SharePoint (in demand)
- Python (in demand)
- SAP software (in demand)
- ServiceNow (in demand)
- Structured query language SQL (in demand)
- AJAX (hot technology)
- Adobe Acrobat (hot technology)
- Adobe Illustrator (hot technology)
- Adobe Photoshop (hot technology)
- Amazon DynamoDB (hot technology)
- Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2 (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Programming, Social Perceptiveness.
Common job titles: Applications Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Computer Analyst, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer Systems Consultant, Information Systems Analyst (ISA), IT Analyst (Information Technology Analyst), IT Systems Analyst (Information Technology Systems Analyst), Programmer Analyst, Systems Analyst.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do computer systems analysts make?
The national median annual wage for computer systems analysts was $105,850 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $67,340 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $167,710. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do computer systems analysts need?
BLS lists bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is computer systems analysts a growing career?
BLS projects employment of computer systems analysts to change +7.9% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 32,900 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay computer systems analysts the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Rhode Island ($134,630), Washington ($129,410), Massachusetts ($128,240). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.