Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $101,550 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.82
10th percentile $68,540
90th percentile $167,290
Employed locally 8,310
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,540
    25th
    $82,090
    50th (median)
    $101,550
    75th
    $133,710
    90th
    $167,290

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 104% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 4% 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
    Midland, TX $126,660
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $117,040
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $114,260
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $100,150
    San Angelo, TX $96,090
    Victoria, TX $93,960

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $133,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $124,150
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,740
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,970
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,990
    Data Scientists $122,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Austin, TX is $48.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Austin, TX is 2.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $68,540 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,090.