Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $106,940 +3% vs national
Median hourly $51.41
10th percentile $64,950
90th percentile $163,140
Employed locally 1,280
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,950
    25th
    $79,500
    50th (median)
    $106,940
    75th
    $141,860
    90th
    $163,140

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 111% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 11% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $127,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $101,760
    Vineland, NJ $98,700
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $98,040
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $92,940

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$126,820
    Computer User Support Specialists$67,600
    Computer Occupations, All Other$108,540
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,780
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$104,470
    Computer Network Architects$139,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Trenton, NJ is $51.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Trenton, NJ is 3% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $64,950 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,500.