Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $123,550 +19% vs national
Median hourly $59.40
10th percentile $79,580
90th percentile $171,700
Employed locally 14,160
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,580
    25th
    $98,430
    50th (median)
    $123,550
    75th
    $151,960
    90th
    $171,700

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 110% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 10% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Mansfield, OH $125,920
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,090
    Massachusetts $121,580
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $118,060
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $115,430

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $154,240
    Computer User Support Specialists $77,750
    Data Scientists $131,830
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $106,690
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $125,440
    Computer Occupations, All Other $106,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Boston, MA-NH is $59.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Boston, MA-NH is 19% above 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $79,580 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,430.