Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $97,710 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.97
10th percentile $60,100
90th percentile $146,310
Employed locally 120
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,100
    25th
    $67,680
    50th (median)
    $97,710
    75th
    $110,270
    90th
    $146,310

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 163% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 63% 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
    California $127,660
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $127,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,170
    Huntsville, AL $124,960
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $123,270

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$62,810
    Software Developers$98,790
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$73,990
    Information Security Analysts$97,830
    Computer Network Architects$107,700
    Computer Occupations, All Other$113,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Tuscaloosa, AL is $46.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 5.9% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $60,100 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,680.