Computer and Mathematical Occupations
BLS May 2025 wages Occupation-level safety SOC 15-1211

Computer Systems Analysts

Occupation-specific BLS fatality and injury rates set the reading order for Computer Systems Analysts, then wages beside peers such as Computer and Information Research Scientists, Web Developers, Web and Digital Interface Designers, Data Scientists.

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Same-major-group titles next to Computer Systems Analysts: Computer and Information Research Scientists ($140K) , Web Developers ($93K) , Web and Digital Interface Designers ($104K) , Data Scientists ($120K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What Computer Systems Analysts publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 15-1211 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning
  2. 2. Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems
  3. 3. Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems
  4. 4. Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control an…
  5. 5. Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared
  6. 6. Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet te…
  7. 7. Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, d…
  8. 8. Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes
  9. 9. Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles
  10. 10. Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results
  11. 11. Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow
  12. 12. Interview or survey workers, observe job performance, or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed

Computer Systems Analysts: O*NET ranks Speaking first

Importance-ranked O*NET profile for SOC 15-1211 - lead skill Speaking at 4.0 ; lead knowledge Computers and Electronics. Sibling cards diverge here even when peer titles overlap.

Top skills

  1. 1. Speaking 4.0
  2. 2. Reading Comprehension 3.9
  3. 3. Active Listening 3.8
  4. 4. Critical Thinking 3.8
  5. 5. Systems Analysis 3.8
  6. 6. Systems Evaluation 3.8
  7. 7. Active Learning 3.6
  8. 8. Judgment and Decision Making 3.6

Knowledge areas

  1. 1. Computers and Electronics 4.6
  2. 2. Customer and Personal Service 3.7
  3. 3. English Language 3.5
  4. 4. Mathematics 3.3
  5. 5. Administration and Management 3.2
  6. 6. Education and Training 3.0
Occupation safety grade
A
Very Safe
Transparent derived index from BLS CFOI/SOII, not an official BLS rating · formula
National median still $105,850/yr
$106K
National median
↑ +9%
Growth 2024-2034
34,200
Annual openings
519,530
Estimated US jobs
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Highest-pay peer · $140K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education Bachelor's degree

Top Paying States for Computer Systems Analysts

1. Colorado $127,750
2. Maryland $113,610
3. California $127,720
4. Rhode Island $134,630
5. District of Columbia $116,820
6. Virginia $120,840
7. Massachusetts $128,240
8. Washington $129,410
9. New Jersey $122,890
10. Oregon $121,620

Other Computer and Mathematical Occupations titles

  1. 1. Web Developers $92,650
  2. 2. Web and Digital Interface Designers $104,000
  3. 3. Computer and Information Research Scientists $140,300
  4. 4. Data Scientists $120,230
  5. 5. Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,130
  6. 6. Information Security Analysts $129,180

Computer Systems Analysts carries an occupation-specific WageDex safety grade of A from BLS CFOI/SOII rates. The national OEWS median is $105,850 inside Computer and Mathematical Occupations (SOC 15-1211).

Employment Projections expect +9% change between 2024 and 2034 (much faster than average vs baseline 3.1%). About 34,200 annual openings are projected. BLS assigns Bachelor's degree as typical education needed for entry. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal requirements.

Highest published state median in this ranking: Colorado at $127,750. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Computer and Information Research Scientists at $140,300. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

Computer Systems Analysts pay-rank #10 in Computer and Mathematical Occupations

Computer Systems Analysts sits at pay-rank #10 of 21 detailed Computer and Mathematical Occupations, the middle third of the major-group median table. ROW_NUMBER on median; title breaks ties.

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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

SOC 15-1211 · national median $105,850 · middle third of Computer and Mathematical Occupations (#10/21). Open the full OEWS map or a named state before treating the card median as a local ask.

Computer Systems Analysts salary map

State, metro, and percentile for SOC 15-1211

Colorado · top state for Computer Systems Analysts

$128K published median

Maryland · #2 state pay

$114K · behind Colorado

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Highest-pay peer vs Computer Systems Analysts · $140K

Web Developers

Lower-pay peer beside Computer Systems Analysts · $93K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Computer Systems Analysts mid-table among Computer and Mathematical Occupations? ▼
Yes: pay-rank #10 of 21 detailed Computer and Mathematical Occupations, the middle third. Mid-table neighbors: Statisticians ($106K), Database Administrators ($105K), Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers ($104K), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($104K). ROW_NUMBER on median; title breaks ties.
What do computer systems analysts do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for Computer Systems Analysts. Leading ones include: 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 an…. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
Which O*NET skills rank highest for computer systems analysts? ▼
For SOC 15-1211, O*NET importance scores lead with Speaking (4.0), Reading Comprehension (3.9), Active Listening (3.8), Critical Thinking (3.8). Knowledge areas emphasize Computers and Electronics, Customer and Personal Service, English Language. These are occupation-level profiles, not a hiring checklist for every employer.
What is the OEWS national median for Computer Systems Analysts? ▼
May 2025 OEWS reports $105,850 as the national median for Computer Systems Analysts. The published 10th-90th range is $67,340 to $167,710. Beside Computer and Information Research Scientists ($140,300), this is the occupation-level national figure, not a local offer.
What employment change does BLS publish for Computer Systems Analysts? ▼
The 2024-2034 projection for Computer Systems Analysts is +9%. Projected annual openings: about 34,200. Relative to the current all-occupations baseline of 3.1%: much faster than average.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to Computer Systems Analysts? ▼
BLS assigns Bachelor's degree as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for Computer Systems Analysts. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for Computer Systems Analysts? ▼
Colorado ($127,750), Maryland ($113,610), California ($127,720) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this Computer Systems Analysts card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 15-1211. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for Computer Systems Analysts. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics