Computer Systems Analysts Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Computer Systems Analysts occupation accounted for over 505 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 0% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $107,530, and the median wage was $102,240. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 73.7%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services held the largest number of jobs for the Computer Systems Analysts occupation, employing over 172 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $111,660, with a median wage of $104,080. There was a decrease in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 5.7% to 3.8%, indicating industry sector wages lagged national wage trends.

Finance and Insurance accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 61 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $105,790, and the median wage was $103,710. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -1% to -1.6%.

The Management of Companies and Enterprises sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 59 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $110,050 and the median wage was $105,300. The wage variance to the national average experienced an increase compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 1.6% to 2.3%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Computer Systems Analysts occupation, we find that California-Lexington Park, MD had the highest concentration of jobs (4 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $98,110, and a median wage of $88,070. The location variance to the national average was -8.8%. Huntsville, AL had the next highest concentration of jobs (2.8 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $124,730 and a median wage of $123,520. The industry variance to the national average was 16%. Springfield, IL had 2.7 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $100,890 and a median wage of $103,690. The industry variance to the national average was -6.2%.

Summary

In 2022, the Computer Systems Analysts occupation remained stable in terms of employment, with over 505,000 jobs in the United States, showing no change from 2021. However, the annual mean wage for this occupation was $107,530, with a median wage of $102,240, significantly exceeding the national average for all occupations by 73.7%. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services was the leading industry sector, providing employment to over 172,000 Computer Systems Analysts in 2022. Although wages in this sector were slightly below the national average, it remained the primary employer. Finance and Insurance also contributed substantially to employment, with 61,000 professionals and wages slightly below the national average. The Management of Companies and Enterprises sector featured approximately 59,000 employees, with wages slightly above the national average. When considering locations with a high concentration of jobs for Computer Systems Analysts, California-Lexington Park, MD, stood out with job concentration four times the national average, although wages were slightly lower. Huntsville, AL, and Springfield, IL, also demonstrated significant job concentrations, with wages around or above the national average.

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