Computer Systems Analyst Salary by State
How much computer systems analysts earn in each state. SOC code 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts). Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025.
- National median wage$105,850Half earn more, half less
- National mean wage$114,610Average of all workers
- Median hourly wage$50.89Mean $55.10/hour
- U.S. employment519,530Wage & salary jobs
- Top-paying stateColorado$132,980 mean
- States with data50 / 51Others not published by BLS
How much do computer systems analysts make?
Nationally, computer systems analysts earn a median of $105,850 a year and a mean of $114,610 (BLS OEWS May 2025). The middle half of the occupation earns between $82,860 (25th percentile) and $134,110 (75th percentile); the bottom 10% earn under $67,340 and the top 10% more than $167,710.
That median is 2.1× the median for all U.S. occupations ($50,980).
By state, the mean wage ranges from $132,980 in Colorado (highest) to $82,730 in Idaho (lowest). After adjusting the median for each state’s price level, Rhode Island comes out on top at $131,603 in national-average dollars.
BLS did not publish wage estimates for this occupation in: West Virginia.
National pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,340 | $5,612 | $32.37 |
| 25th | $82,860 | $6,905 | $39.84 |
| Median | $105,850 | $8,821 | $50.89 |
| 75th | $134,110 | $11,176 | $64.48 |
| 90th | $167,710 | $13,976 | $80.63 |
| Mean | $114,610 | $9,551 | $55.10 |
25th and 75th percentile hourly figures are annual ÷ 2,080 hours.
Computer Systems Analyst salary in every state
Click a column heading to sort. Adjusted median = median × 100 ÷ BEA regional price parity (2024).
| State | Mean wage | Median wage | Median hourly | 10th pct | 90th pct | Adjusted median | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $132,980 | $127,750 | $61.42 | $80,050 | $209,090 | $123,909 | 6,230 |
| Washington | $131,270 | $129,410 | $62.22 | $74,470 | $197,600 | $120,944 | 24,120 |
| California | $130,480 | $127,720 | $61.40 | $79,110 | $181,770 | $115,375 | 59,060 |
| Massachusetts | $128,440 | $128,240 | $61.66 | $80,000 | $171,650 | $121,210 | 22,160 |
| District of Columbia | $128,240 | $116,820 | $56.16 | $89,190 | $168,270 | $106,297 | 2,480 |
| New Jersey | $125,850 | $122,890 | $59.08 | $73,520 | $176,430 | $112,950 | 16,520 |
| Rhode Island | $124,340 | $134,630 | $64.73 | $79,610 | $168,480 | $131,603 | 1,850 |
| Oregon | $123,690 | $121,620 | $58.47 | $79,530 | $168,380 | $117,621 | 5,640 |
| Virginia | $123,030 | $120,840 | $58.09 | $73,160 | $179,920 | $119,525 | 23,190 |
| Maryland | $120,980 | $113,610 | $54.62 | $69,610 | $171,400 | $108,200 | 15,340 |
| New York | $117,960 | $109,610 | $52.70 | $67,220 | $171,360 | $101,585 | 24,100 |
| Texas | $117,170 | $107,390 | $51.63 | $72,530 | $168,140 | $110,597 | 47,990 |
| Delaware | $115,040 | $110,560 | $53.16 | $72,470 | $163,060 | $110,782 | 2,140 |
| Connecticut | $114,960 | $109,600 | $52.69 | $74,750 | $162,600 | $105,792 | 4,800 |
| North Carolina | $114,330 | $106,850 | $51.37 | $73,190 | $166,660 | $113,309 | 20,910 |
| New Hampshire | $114,170 | $107,670 | $51.77 | $70,470 | $163,010 | $103,330 | 2,090 |
| Georgia | $114,130 | $106,240 | $51.08 | $65,440 | $166,580 | $110,322 | 11,640 |
| Minnesota | $112,330 | $106,350 | $51.13 | $78,700 | $148,230 | $107,860 | 11,330 |
| Arizona | $112,290 | $103,530 | $49.77 | $58,920 | $182,310 | $102,810 | 11,330 |
| Ohio | $108,170 | $102,320 | $49.19 | $64,480 | $156,820 | $110,259 | 19,190 |
| Alabama | $107,430 | $101,770 | $48.93 | $64,880 | $163,110 | $114,606 | 6,560 |
| Michigan | $107,150 | $103,410 | $49.72 | $66,360 | $155,670 | $107,495 | 14,070 |
| Florida | $106,620 | $101,900 | $48.99 | $63,030 | $161,720 | $98,549 | 35,270 |
| Kansas | $106,390 | $100,770 | $48.45 | $64,000 | $163,760 | $111,842 | 3,740 |
| South Dakota | $106,040 | $99,790 | $47.98 | $66,710 | $156,170 | $112,630 | 1,110 |
| Wyoming | $104,350 | $109,780 | $52.78 | $66,960 | $132,390 | $118,425 | 310 |
| Illinois | $104,190 | $101,570 | $48.83 | $60,770 | $144,790 | $101,570 | 20,610 |
| Indiana | $103,350 | $98,810 | $47.51 | $61,890 | $153,030 | $105,906 | 9,660 |
| Nevada | $103,080 | $104,060 | $50.03 | $61,170 | $148,960 | $104,060 | 2,540 |
| New Mexico | $102,690 | $98,220 | $47.22 | $63,060 | $146,670 | $106,529 | 2,290 |
| Vermont | $102,650 | $99,610 | $47.89 | $75,090 | $129,280 | $101,643 | 590 |
| Kentucky | $102,610 | $95,090 | $45.72 | $57,560 | $173,550 | $105,421 | 5,930 |
| Wisconsin | $101,910 | $100,440 | $48.29 | $66,700 | $132,270 | $106,738 | 8,340 |
| North Dakota | $101,850 | $105,470 | $50.71 | $77,770 | $130,730 | $118,506 | 280 |
| South Carolina | $101,100 | $98,280 | $47.25 | $58,000 | $148,660 | $104,888 | 7,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $99,630 | $98,550 | $47.38 | $63,910 | $133,670 | $100,973 | 19,450 |
| Mississippi | $99,250 | $86,280 | $41.48 | $52,030 | $181,440 | $99,172 | 1,990 |
| Utah | $99,180 | $98,770 | $47.48 | $62,130 | $133,450 | $99,869 | 2,950 |
| Oklahoma | $99,090 | $95,930 | $46.12 | $62,940 | $136,180 | $109,260 | 3,710 |
| Maine | $99,080 | $95,820 | $46.07 | $68,040 | $133,280 | $98,784 | 2,480 |
| Tennessee | $98,280 | $95,630 | $45.98 | $61,240 | $138,830 | $104,059 | 10,220 |
| Louisiana | $98,000 | $95,660 | $45.99 | $60,960 | $141,840 | $108,458 | 2,980 |
| Missouri | $97,230 | $92,060 | $44.26 | $59,600 | $145,590 | $101,388 | 7,730 |
| Nebraska | $96,880 | $91,810 | $44.14 | $62,780 | $139,990 | $101,898 | 2,440 |
| Montana | $96,720 | $91,310 | $43.90 | $65,220 | $127,190 | $96,522 | 850 |
| Iowa | $96,130 | $95,920 | $46.11 | $63,540 | $130,720 | $109,248 | 4,760 |
| Alaska | $95,750 | $88,520 | $42.56 | $63,440 | $124,600 | $86,445 | 420 |
| Hawaii | $94,480 | $88,640 | $42.61 | $62,200 | $128,720 | $80,582 | 1,670 |
| Arkansas | $85,030 | $81,760 | $39.31 | $29,750 | $136,270 | $94,085 | 4,100 |
| Idaho | $82,730 | $75,310 | $36.21 | $57,250 | $128,140 | $78,859 | 1,650 |
| West Virginia | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,030 |
Highest median pay
- Rhode Island — $134,630
- Washington — $129,410
- Massachusetts — $128,240
- Colorado — $127,750
- California — $127,720
Lowest median pay
- Idaho — $75,310
- Arkansas — $81,760
- Mississippi — $86,280
- Alaska — $88,520
- Hawaii — $88,640
Best pay after cost of living
- Rhode Island — $131,603
- Colorado — $123,909
- Massachusetts — $121,210
- Washington — $120,944
- Virginia — $119,525
The most computer systems analysts work in California (59,060 jobs), Texas and Florida.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer systems analyst make?
The national median wage for computer systems analysts is $105,850 a year and the mean is $114,610, according to BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates.
Which state pays computer systems analysts the most?
Colorado has the highest mean wage for computer systems analysts at $132,980, and Rhode Island has the highest median at $134,630.
Which state pays computer systems analysts the least?
Idaho has the lowest mean wage for computer systems analysts among states with published data, at $82,730.
Where do computer systems analysts earn the most after cost of living?
Dividing each state’s median wage by its BEA price level, Rhode Island ranks first at $131,603 in national-average dollars, followed by Colorado and Massachusetts.