Computer systems analysts
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$103,790
~$50/hr · ~$8,649/mo
US Jobs
521K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
8/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 8/10
This occupation is fundamentally digital, involving data modeling, system design, and technical analysis that can be performed entirely on a computer. AI is highly capable of automating core tasks such as writing technical documentation, generating system diagrams, analyzing cost-benefit data, and assisting with the programming and debugging aspects of the role.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield, OHBEST VALUE | $125,920 | Below avg (86.6) | $145,325 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $160,800 | Above avg (113.1) | $142,227 |
| Huntsville, AL | $124,960 | Below avg (93.8) | $133,207 |
| Midland, TX | $126,660 | Below avg (95.4) | $132,791 |
| Boulder, CO | $132,290 | Average (100.6) | $131,483 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $127,540 | Average (98.9) | $128,978 |
| Springfield, IL | $115,740 | Below avg (90.7) | $127,676 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $122,570 | Below avg (96.0) | $127,673 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $122,120 | Average (97.3) | $125,498 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $121,420 | Average (98.1) | $123,755 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $145,440 | Above avg (117.6) | $123,725 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $122,770 | Average (99.3) | $123,622 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $109,610 | Below avg (88.8) | $123,378 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $123,270 | Average (100.9) | $122,140 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $112,690 | Below avg (92.8) | $121,497 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+9% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$50/hr
Monthly Income
~$8,649/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)