Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $98,990 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.59
10th percentile $64,990
90th percentile $132,940
Employed locally 2,520
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,990
    25th
    $79,580
    50th (median)
    $98,990
    75th
    $113,010
    90th
    $132,940

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 118% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 18% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,630
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $108,040
    Data Scientists $102,030
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,310
    Information Security Analysts $117,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Des Moines, IA is $47.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.70 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $64,990 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,580.