Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $64,570 -37.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.04
10th percentile $52,780
90th percentile $120,590
Employed locally 90
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,780
    25th
    $60,110
    50th (median)
    $64,570
    75th
    $79,960
    90th
    $120,590

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 103% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Systems Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Boulder, CO $132,290
    California $127,660

    Nearby metros — Computer Systems Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Gainesville, GA $110,130
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $110,020
    Columbus, GA-AL $109,610
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $108,570
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $102,160
    Dalton, GA $100,640

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,250
    Software Developers$102,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$77,620
    Computer Occupations, All Other$83,370
    Computer Network Support Specialists$68,970
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$59,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Athens, GA is $31.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.40 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Athens, GA is 37.8% below the national median of $103,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Systems Analysts in Athens?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $52,780 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,110.