Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $87,350 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.00
10th percentile $58,600
90th percentile $127,500
Employed locally 280
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,600
    25th
    $73,380
    50th (median)
    $87,350
    75th
    $106,620
    90th
    $127,500

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 104% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 4% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $114,260
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,680
    Napa, CA $108,170
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $107,070
    Grants Pass, OR $106,040
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $105,970

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,930
    Software Developers $103,530
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,220
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,260
    Data Scientists $87,470
    Computer Network Architects $110,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Lancaster, PA is $42.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Lancaster, PA is 15.8% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $58,600 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,380.