Computer Systems Analysts Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 15-1211 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$105,851
$50.89/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The national median salary for Computer Systems Analysts is $105,851 per year ($50.89/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $82,867 and $134,118 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $167,710 per year. There are approximately 519,530 computer systems analysts employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+8.7%
Much faster than average
Annual openings
34K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
521K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
13% from new growth87% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
NAICS 541500
130K
$108,270
Management of Companies and Enterprises
NAICS 551100
61K
$107,980
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
NAICS 622100
26K
$102,050
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
NAICS 5220A1
23K
$110,340
Insurance Carriers
NAICS 524100
22K
$104,640
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$32.37
$67,330
P25
$39.84
$82,867
P50MEDIAN
$50.89
$105,851
P75
$64.48
$134,118
P90
$80.63
$167,710
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · tech sector
Cooling
Openings Rate
3.1%
Quits Rate
0.9%
Information sector openings edged up to 87K in April, rate at 3.1%. Layoffs held at 60K (rate 2.1%), still among the highest layoff rates of any major sector. Quit rates fell to 0.9%. Tech employers retain maximum leverage; cuts continue in pockets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average computer systems analysts salary?
The national median salary for Computer Systems Analysts is $105,851 per year ($50.89/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $82,867 and $134,118 annually.
How much do top-earning computer systems analysts make?
The 90th percentile salary for Computer Systems Analysts is $167,710 per year ($80.63/hr). The 75th percentile is $134,118 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for computer systems analysts?
Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn approximately $67,330 per year ($32.37/hr). The 25th percentile is $82,867 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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