Computer systems analysts

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2024 Workforce

608k

Average Age

41.9

Estimated Job Growth

8.71%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$102,813

Average Male Salary

$111,454

Average Female Salary

$90,304

About

Computer systems analysts are most often employed by the Computer Systems Design industry. The average yearly wage for Computer systems analysts was $102,813 in 2024.

The locations that employ the most Computer systems analysts are Chicago City (Central)--Near North Side, Loop & Near South Side PUMA, IL, Chicago City (North)--Lake View & Lincoln Park PUMA, IL, and NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 5 & 6--Midtown, East Midtown, & Flatiron PUMA, NY. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Computer systems analysts are Chicago City (Central)--Near North Side, Loop & Near South Side PUMA, IL, Fairfax County (North Central)--Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA, and Chicago City (North)--Lake View & Lincoln Park PUMA, IL.

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Employment

Employment and salary information for the Computer systems analysts workforce. Computer systems analysts workforce in 2024 was 608,335 people, of which 40.9% were women and 59.1% were men. Computer systems analysts are paid most in Ada County (Central)--Meridian (Northeast) & Boise (Far West) Cities PUMA, ID but are relatively concentrated in Chicago City (Central)--Near North Side, Loop & Near South Side PUMA, IL.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

359,808

Male Workforce

± 14.7k

248,527

Female Workforce

± 12.2k

The Computer systems analysts workforce in 2024 was 608,335 people (40.9% women and 59.1% men). This implies an average annual growth of 16.9% between 2018 (520,355) and 2024 (608,335).

Employment by Location

Level

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This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Computer systems analysts.

During 2024, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Idaho ($156,150), Connecticut ($120,974), and New Jersey ($120,063).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$102,813

AVERAGE WAGE

#67 in the ranking (2018)

$69,878

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2024, Computer systems analysts earned an average of $102,813, $32,936 more than the average national salary of $69,878

The graph shows the ranking of Computer systems analysts in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2018.

In 2024, Computer systems analysts had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.301, which is lower than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Computer systems analysts (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Computer systems analysts compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Computer systems analysts and on wages for those in the field. Computer Systems Design is the industry that employs the most Computer systems analysts, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Computer systems analysts, by average wage, is Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($172,255).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

608k

2024 Workforce

± 19,111

2.47%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 4.36%

This graphic shows the share of Computer systems analysts employed by various industries. Computer Systems Design employs the largest share of Computer systems analysts at 50.8%, followed by Banking & related activities with 18.4% and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals with 17.5%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Computer systems analysts in the US. The workforce of Computer systems analysts in 2024 was 608,335 people, with 40.9% woman, and 59.1% men. The average age of male Computer systems analysts in the workforce is 41.6 and of female Computer systems analysts is 42.4, and the most common race/ethnicity for Computer systems analysts is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Computer systems analysts in 2024 was 608,335 people, with 40.9% woman, and 59.1% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 30 to 34 years (85,482 people), 25 to 29 years (79,652 people), and 35 to 39 years (79,540 people). Among them they concentrated 40.2% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2024, 11% of Computer systems analysts workers were Hispanic and 89% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (45.9%), Puerto Rican (17.1)%, and All Other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino (5.1)%

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Races

In 2024, 59.8% of the Computer systems analysts workforce were White, of which 38.4% were women and 61.6% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Asian (16.1%) and Black (11%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Computer systems analysts from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Computer systems analysts is Business but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2024 were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Computer systems analysts in 2024 (counting all academic degrees) were Business (131,896 people), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (73,133 people), and Engineering (46,275 people).

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Education Levels

Metric

The main educational levels achieved by the Computer systems analysts workers were Bachelors Degree (301,771 people), Graduate Degree (142,207 people), and Some college (80,919 people).

The graphic shows the Computer systems analysts workforce by gender and educational level.

Projections

Projections on job growth for Computer Systems Analysts from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 3.07%, but Computer Systems Analysts are expected to see a growth of 8.71% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

8.71%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

3.07%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Computer systems analysts. This profession is expected to grow more than than 3.07%, the average rate of national job growth.