Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $109,880 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $52.83
10th percentile $76,820
90th percentile $158,820
Employed locally 2,210
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,820
    25th
    $94,000
    50th (median)
    $109,880
    75th
    $131,340
    90th
    $158,820

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 128% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 28% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    California $127,660
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $126,520
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,090
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,550

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $136,760
    Computer User Support Specialists $66,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,210
    Data Scientists $105,590
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $84,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Riverside, CA is $52.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Riverside, CA is 5.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $76,820 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,000.