Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $132,580 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly $63.74
10th percentile $81,980
90th percentile $204,170
Employed locally 13,940
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,980
    25th
    $104,280
    50th (median)
    $132,580
    75th
    $162,680
    90th
    $204,170

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 118% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 18% 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
    Boulder, CO $132,290
    California $127,660
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $127,540

    Nearby metros — Computer Systems Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $127,540
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $127,500
    Washington $127,420
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $127,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,170
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $123,270

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $169,340
    Computer User Support Specialists $73,230
    Computer Occupations, All Other $134,230
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $131,640
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $132,310
    Data Scientists $157,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Seattle, WA is $63.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Seattle, WA is 27.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $81,980 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,280.