Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $86,840 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.75
10th percentile $62,310
90th percentile $118,360
Employed locally 40
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,310
    25th
    $78,570
    50th (median)
    $86,840
    75th
    $111,690
    90th
    $118,360

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $127,540
    Midland, TX $126,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,170
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $123,430

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $98,510
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,950
    Computer Occupations, All Other $78,980
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,720
    Computer Network Support Specialists $72,270
    Data Scientists $80,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Bismarck, ND is $41.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Bismarck, ND is 16.3% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $62,310 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,570.