Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $88,610 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $42.60
10th percentile $53,900
90th percentile $136,440
Employed locally 410
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,900
    25th
    $68,040
    50th (median)
    $88,610
    75th
    $114,830
    90th
    $136,440

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 131% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 31% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $99,700
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,720
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,190
    Information Security Analysts $104,600
    Computer Network Architects $98,040
    Computer Programmers $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Roanoke, VA is $42.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Roanoke, VA is 14.6% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $53,900 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,040.