Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $100,700 -3% vs national
Median hourly $48.42
10th percentile $63,200
90th percentile $148,650
Employed locally 3,780
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,200
    25th
    $77,360
    50th (median)
    $100,700
    75th
    $128,490
    90th
    $148,650

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 126% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 26% 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
    Mansfield, OH $125,920
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $101,270
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $100,120
    Ohio $98,990
    Akron, OH $97,980
    Cleveland, OH $97,190

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $117,150
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,070
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,050
    Computer Network Support Specialists $70,900
    Computer Occupations, All Other $120,640
    Information Security Analysts $120,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Columbus, OH is $48.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Columbus, OH is 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,200 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,360.