Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $100,310 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.23
10th percentile $63,850
90th percentile $140,370
Employed locally 1,070
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,850
    25th
    $79,860
    50th (median)
    $100,310
    75th
    $126,920
    90th
    $140,370

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 142% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 42% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $127,150
    Binghamton, NY $102,340
    Ithaca, NY $99,250
    Glens Falls, NY $96,820
    Syracuse, NY $96,150

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,780
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,710
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,540
    Data Scientists $97,150
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $97,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Buffalo, NY is $48.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Buffalo, NY is 3.4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,850 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,860.