The average salary for a computer systems analyst in the United States is $110,800, but the range typically falls between $80,380 and $132,580. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $53.27, with a range between $38.64 and $63.74.
There are approximately 498,810 people employed as a computer systems analyst in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of computer systems analysts.The state with the best pay for a computer systems analyst is Washington, with an average annual salary of $132,760, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $84,330.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $63,230 | $30.4 |
| 25th Percentile | $80,380 | $38.64 |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.9 |
| 75th Percentile | $132,580 | $63.74 |
| 90th Percentile | $165,700 | $79.66 |
The salary of a computer systems analyst can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a computer systems analyst in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for computer systems analysts are Washington, California, New Jersey, Delaware, Oregon while the worst states are Arkansas, Mississippi, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $63,980 | $108,520 | $167,130 |
| Alaska | $50,620 | $88,210 | $127,110 |
| Arizona | $49,170 | $100,510 | $143,660 |
| Arkansas | $54,040 | $84,330 | $128,020 |
| California | $75,520 | $129,420 | $185,460 |
| Colorado | $80,340 | $118,340 | $168,770 |
| Connecticut | $66,940 | $107,670 | $146,660 |
| Delaware | $75,920 | $131,620 | $178,930 |
| District of Columbia | $81,430 | $120,030 | $164,170 |
| Florida | $54,480 | $106,050 | $163,270 |
| Georgia | $60,900 | $105,820 | $158,630 |
| Hawaii | $60,380 | $93,230 | $124,530 |
| Idaho | $57,110 | $91,360 | $132,160 |
| Illinois | $59,530 | $101,970 | $144,880 |
| Indiana | $59,850 | $96,610 | $139,470 |
| Iowa | $61,370 | $95,380 | $132,520 |
| Kansas | $56,030 | $100,410 | $141,230 |
| Kentucky | $41,640 | $83,040 | $127,960 |
| Louisiana | $50,060 | $85,530 | $118,290 |
| Maine | $61,280 | $89,380 | $125,840 |
| Maryland | $67,460 | $118,460 | $174,510 |
| Massachusetts | $77,340 | $124,870 | $175,650 |
| Michigan | $63,350 | $101,510 | $140,050 |
| Minnesota | $67,610 | $108,940 | $147,790 |
| Mississippi | $45,170 | $87,750 | $127,570 |
| Missouri | $48,230 | $97,650 | $145,020 |
| Montana | $43,550 | $82,260 | $117,340 |
| Nebraska | $60,240 | $90,330 | $128,230 |
| Nevada | $58,010 | $107,380 | $144,930 |
| New Hampshire | $72,550 | $111,470 | $154,740 |
| New Jersey | $70,640 | $126,240 | $179,530 |
| New Mexico | $52,620 | $95,890 | $149,100 |
| New York | $65,460 | $116,560 | $174,570 |
| North Carolina | $63,250 | $111,580 | $162,830 |
| North Dakota | $71,540 | $100,680 | $142,340 |
| Ohio | $63,670 | $99,260 | $143,470 |
| Oklahoma | $55,000 | $103,460 | $159,990 |
| Oregon | $80,200 | $118,410 | $165,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,230 | $93,040 | $139,300 |
| Rhode Island | $73,080 | $113,490 | $164,220 |
| South Carolina | $54,000 | $102,270 | $159,580 |
| South Dakota | $66,020 | $99,350 | $146,200 |
| Tennessee | $57,970 | $98,630 | $148,820 |
| Texas | $64,320 | $115,240 | $169,320 |
| Utah | $61,480 | $97,020 | $134,620 |
| Virginia | $66,630 | $115,820 | $168,680 |
| Washington | $79,340 | $132,760 | $197,950 |
| West Virginia | $50,610 | $97,420 | $170,600 |
| Wisconsin | $61,840 | $96,220 | $137,150 |
| Wyoming | $43,740 | $111,340 | $198,190 |
Even between cities, the salary of a computer systems analyst can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for computer systems analysts is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $165,720.The city with the lowest average salary for computer systems analysts is Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY with an average salary of $61,350.
Areas with highest average salaries for computer systems analysts
Areas with lowest average salaries for computer systems analysts
The number of computer systems analysts in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of computer systems analysts has decreased by -75,640. On average, the number of computer systems analysts has been increasing by -3.3% each year. The salary of computer systems analysts has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of computer systems analysts has increased by $11,780. On average, the salary of computer systems analysts has been increasing by 3.0% each year.
Computer Systems Analysts are part of the computer and mathematical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for computer systems analysts compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all computer and mathematical occupations jobs here.
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