Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $101,180 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.64
10th percentile $70,680
90th percentile $131,440
Employed locally 2,070
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,680
    25th
    $84,060
    50th (median)
    $101,180
    75th
    $123,130
    90th
    $131,440

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 132% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 32% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $127,540
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $109,950
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,680
    Fond du Lac, WI $108,270
    Duluth, MN-WI $103,360
    Winston-Salem, NC $101,830

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,500
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,730
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,740
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $81,470
    Operations Research Analysts $76,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Milwaukee, WI is $48.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $70,680 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,060.