Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $122,310 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $58.80
10th percentile $79,130
90th percentile $162,450
Employed locally 2,930
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,130
    25th
    $98,370
    50th (median)
    $122,310
    75th
    $133,330
    90th
    $162,450

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 130% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 30% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$102,430
    Software Developers$141,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other$109,100
    Data Scientists$98,460
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102,280
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$111,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Sacramento, CA is $58.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Sacramento, CA is 17.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $79,130 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,370.