Computer Systems Analysts Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 15-1211 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$108,202
$52.02/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated Apr 3, 2025
Source: BLS OEWS · Published Apr 2, 2025
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The national median salary for Computer Systems Analysts is $108,202 per year ($52.02/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $81,994 and $142,480 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $184,850 per year. There are approximately 594,700 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
119K
$104,370
Management of Companies and Enterprises
NAICS 551100
60K
$109,210
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
NAICS 5220A1
23K
$108,980
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
NAICS 622100
23K
$99,200
Insurance Carriers
NAICS 524100
22K
$102,950
Wage range across top 5 industries: $99,200 to $109,210 (10% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$29.31
$60,965
P25
$39.42
$81,994
P50MEDIAN
$52.02
$108,202
P75
$68.50
$142,480
P90
$88.87
$184,850
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · tech sector
Cooling
Openings Rate
2.8%
Quits Rate
1.1%
Information sector openings held flat at 81K in March, but layoffs jumped to 66K (+13K, rate 2.4%) -- the highest layoff rate among major sectors. Quit rates dropped to 1.1%. 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 $108,202 per year ($52.02/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $81,994 and $142,480 annually.
How much do top-earning computer systems analysts make?
The 90th percentile salary for Computer Systems Analysts is $184,850 per year ($88.87/hr). The 75th percentile is $142,480 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for computer systems analysts?
Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn approximately $60,965 per year ($29.31/hr). The 25th percentile is $81,994 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 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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