Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $102,020 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.05
10th percentile $68,670
90th percentile $159,630
Employed locally 2,710
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,670
    25th
    $81,270
    50th (median)
    $102,020
    75th
    $127,060
    90th
    $159,630

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 121% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 21% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,170
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $123,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,300
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $110,790
    Vallejo, CA $109,410

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$130,760
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,570
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,200
    Information Security Analysts$122,530
    Computer Occupations, All Other$105,210
    Operations Research Analysts$106,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Richmond, VA is $49.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Richmond, VA is 1.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $68,670 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,270.