Computer Systems Analysts Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $98,330 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.27
10th percentile $45,360
90th percentile $146,670
Employed locally 3,960
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,360
    25th
    $65,210
    50th (median)
    $98,330
    75th
    $127,080
    90th
    $146,670

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 126% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 26% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $119,550
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $105,920
    Modesto, CA $105,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $104,820
    Monroe, MI $103,340

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $120,490
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,420
    Computer Occupations, All Other $99,100
    Data Scientists $90,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,110
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in St. Louis, MO-IL is $47.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.99 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 5.3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $45,360 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,210.