Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $99,250 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.71
10th percentile $63,840
90th percentile $131,040
Employed locally 110
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,840
    25th
    $79,430
    50th (median)
    $99,250
    75th
    $102,690
    90th
    $131,040

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 136% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 36% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $127,150
    Binghamton, NY $102,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $100,310
    Glens Falls, NY $96,820
    Syracuse, NY $96,150

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $105,000
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,990
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,100
    Data Scientists $74,980
    Computer Network Architects $105,410
    Computer Network Support Specialists $73,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Ithaca, NY is $47.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Ithaca, NY is 4.4% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,840 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,430.