Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $117,040 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $56.27
10th percentile $71,780
90th percentile $168,380
Employed locally 17,280
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,780
    25th
    $86,060
    50th (median)
    $117,040
    75th
    $140,190
    90th
    $168,380

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 134% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 34% 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
    Midland, TX $126,660
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $114,260
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,550
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $100,150
    San Angelo, TX $96,090
    Victoria, TX $93,960

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,050
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,550
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,480
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,010
    Data Scientists $120,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Dallas, TX is $56.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Dallas, TX is 12.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $71,780 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,060.