Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $99,050 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.62
10th percentile $63,090
90th percentile $128,980
Employed locally 330
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,090
    25th
    $78,210
    50th (median)
    $99,050
    75th
    $102,210
    90th
    $128,980

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 171% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 71% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,170
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $102,030
    Winchester, VA-WV $95,480
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $87,450
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $86,220
    Wheeling, WV-OH $85,660

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,550
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,260
    Software Developers $100,020
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $69,370
    Computer Network Support Specialists $51,240
    Operations Research Analysts $63,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Charleston, WV is $47.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Charleston, WV is 4.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,090 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,210.