Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $104,870 +1% vs national
Median hourly $50.42
10th percentile $63,770
90th percentile $131,900
Employed locally 330
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,770
    25th
    $78,810
    50th (median)
    $104,870
    75th
    $128,330
    90th
    $131,900

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 135% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 35% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,000
    Software Developers $116,990
    Computer Occupations, All Other $96,180
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,870
    Data Scientists $97,900
    Computer Network Architects $112,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Reading, PA is $50.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Reading, PA is 1% above 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $63,770 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,810.