Computer Systems Analyst Salary in Boston, MA
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The median computer systems analyst in the Boston area earns $129,180 a year ($62.11 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($105,850) and 1% above the Massachusetts median ($128,240). Half of the 17,470 computer systems analysts there earn between $101,950 and $161,130.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,190 | $80,000 | $67,340 |
| 25th percentile | $101,950 | $100,830 | $82,860 |
| Median | $129,180 | $128,240 | $105,850 |
| 75th percentile | $161,130 | $159,230 | $134,110 |
| 90th percentile | $172,940 | $171,650 | $167,710 |
| Average | $131,730 | $128,440 | $114,610 |
| Jobs | 17,470 | 22,160 | 519,530 |
Boston, MA ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for computer systems analyst pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($157,140).
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Check my payComputer systems analyst pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $157,140
- San Francisco, CA: $134,460
- Seattle, WA: $133,690
- Providence, RI: $128,580
- New York, NY: $128,340
- Denver, CO: $127,880
- Portland, OR: $127,360
- Washington, DC: $127,040
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- Information Security Analyst: $136,550
- Software Developer: $166,090
- IT Support Specialist: $77,850
- Network Administrator: $116,770
- Software QA Tester: $122,210
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.