Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $88,890 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $42.74
10th percentile $65,560
90th percentile $124,070
Employed locally 140
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,560
    25th
    $75,450
    50th (median)
    $88,890
    75th
    $99,880
    90th
    $124,070

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 129% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 29% 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
    California $127,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,090
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,950
    District of Columbia $114,110
    Virginia $113,500

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,320
    Software Developers$102,510
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$78,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other$97,150
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$88,820
    Computer Network Support Specialists$60,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Waterloo, IA is $42.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Waterloo, IA is 14.4% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $65,560 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,450.