Computer systems analysts (Legacy)

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2017 Workforce

513k

Average Age

41.7

Estimated Job Growth

8.83%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$84,258

Average Male Salary

$91,341

Average Female Salary

$73,063

About

Computer systems analysts (Legacy) are most often employed by the Computer Systems Design industry. The average yearly wage for Computer systems analysts (Legacy) was $84,258 in 2017.

The locations that employ the most Computer systems analysts (Legacy) are Hudson County (Central)--Jersey City (North) PUMA, NJ, Fairfax County (Northwest)--Reston (North) & Franklin Farm PUMA, VA, and Chicago City (North)--Lake View & Lincoln Park PUMA, IL. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Computer systems analysts (Legacy) are Hudson County (Central)--Jersey City (North) PUMA, NJ, Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA, and Fairfax County (North Central)--Vienna Town, Oakton & Fair Oaks (East) PUMA, VA.

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Employment and salary information for the Computer systems analysts (Legacy) workforce. Computer systems analysts (Legacy) workforce in 2017 was 512,768 people, of which 38.8% were women and 61.2% were men. Computer systems analysts (Legacy) are paid most in NYC-Manhattan Community District 8--Upper East Side & Roosevelt Island PUMA, NY but are relatively concentrated in Hudson County (Central)--Jersey City (North) PUMA, NJ.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

314,057

Male Workforce

± 13.7k

198,711

Female Workforce

± 10.9k

The Computer systems analysts (Legacy) workforce in 2017 was 512,768 people (38.8% women and 61.2% men). This implies an average annual growth of 6.64% between 2014 (480,846) and 2017 (512,768).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

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

During 2017, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were New York ($98,412), Massachusetts ($97,866), and Virginia ($95,219).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$84,258

AVERAGE WAGE

#61 in the ranking (2017)

$64,683

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2017, Computer systems analysts (Legacy) earned an average of $84,258, $19,575 more than the average national salary of $64,683

The graph shows the ranking of Computer systems analysts (Legacy) in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2017.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.305

WAGE GINI

In 2017, Computer systems analysts (Legacy) had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.305, which is lower than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Computer systems analysts (Legacy) (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 (Legacy) compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Computer systems analysts (Legacy) and on wages for those in the field. Computer Systems Design is the industry that employs the most Computer systems analysts (Legacy), both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Computer systems analysts (Legacy), by average wage, is Video tape & disk rental ($129,790).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

513k

2017 Workforce

± 17,549

2.73%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 4.74%

This graphic shows the share of Computer systems analysts (Legacy) employed by various industries. Computer Systems Design employs the largest share of Computer systems analysts (Legacy) at 67.4%, followed by Banking & related activities with 17.1% and Hospitals with 15.5%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Computer systems analysts (Legacy) in the US. The workforce of Computer systems analysts (Legacy) in 2017 was 512,768 people, with 38.8% woman, and 61.2% men. The average age of male Computer systems analysts (Legacy) in the workforce is 41.3 and of female Computer systems analysts (Legacy) is 42.2, and the most common race/ethnicity for Computer systems analysts (Legacy) is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Computer systems analysts (Legacy) in 2017 was 512,768 people, with 38.8% woman, and 61.2% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 30 to 34 years (76,078 people), 25 to 29 years (68,455 people), and 35 to 39 years (68,374 people). Among them they concentrated 41.6% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2017, 7.83% of Computer systems analysts (Legacy) workers were Hispanic and 92.2% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (67.6%), Puerto Rican (24.2)%, and Cuban (8.14)%

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Races

In 2017, 68.1% of the Computer systems analysts (Legacy) workforce were White, of which 38.3% were women and 61.7% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Asian (18.8%) and Black (8.63%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Computer systems analysts (Legacy) from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Computer systems analysts (Legacy) is Business but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2017 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 (Legacy) in 2017 (counting all academic degrees) were Business (104,568 people), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (66,467 people), and Engineering (48,314 people).

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Education Levels

Metric

The main educational levels achieved by the Computer systems analysts (Legacy) workers were Bachelors Degree (250,378 people), Graduate Degree (128,351 people), and Some college (69,307 people).

The graphic shows the Computer systems analysts (Legacy) 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 2.84%, but Computer Systems Analysts are expected to see a growth of 8.83% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

For growth projections, the closest comparible industry reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is Computer Systems Analysts.

8.83%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

2.84%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Computer systems analysts (Legacy). This profession is expected to grow more than than 2.84%, the average rate of national job growth.