Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $87,730 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.18
10th percentile $64,170
90th percentile $125,310
Employed locally 390
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,170
    25th
    $72,090
    50th (median)
    $87,730
    75th
    $102,660
    90th
    $125,310

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 114% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 14% 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
    California $127,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,090
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,950
    District of Columbia $114,110
    Virginia $113,500

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $108,490
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,710
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,920
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,900
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,910
    Data Scientists $94,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Cedar Rapids, IA is $42.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.31 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 15.5% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $64,170 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,090.