Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $84,040 -19% vs national
Median hourly $40.41
10th percentile $56,020
90th percentile $126,250
Employed locally 100
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,020
    25th
    $64,960
    50th (median)
    $84,040
    75th
    $96,840
    90th
    $126,250

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 111% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 11% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,110
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,110
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,300
    Data Scientists $86,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $88,790
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Dubuque, IA is $40.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Dubuque, IA is 19% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $56,020 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,960.