Computer Systems Analysts pay range in State College
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $110,050 or more. The middle half of computer systems analysts in State College earn between $79,310 and $100,320.
- $65K10th
- $79K25th
- $84KMedian
- $100K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,050 | $7,421 | $42.81 |
| Median | $84,330 | $7,028 | $40.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,310 | $6,609 | $38.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,320 | $8,360 | $48.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Systems Analysts pay in State College vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Computer systems analysts in State College earn 11% less than the Pennsylvania average ($99,630) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($114,610). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $105,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College | $89,050 | $84,330 | $64,670 | $110,050 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $99,630 | $98,550 | $63,910 | $133,670 | 19,450 |
| United States | $114,610 | $105,850 | $67,340 | $167,710 | 519,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Systems Analysts salary after taxes in State College
On the average salary of $89,050, a single filer in State College takes home about $68,743 a year, or $5,729 a month and $2,644 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is State College a good place for computer systems analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the State College area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.8), so the average $89,050 buys what about $92,030 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in State College ($49,220). A typical home costs $353,680, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Systems Analysts salary in other Pennsylvania cities
State College ranks 14th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($110,590).
- Philadelphia$110,590
- York$103,830
- Chambersburg$102,550
- Reading$101,240
- Allentown$100,250
- Pittsburgh$96,870
- Harrisburg$93,360
- Lancaster$93,160
- Lebanon$93,140
- State College$89,050
Highest-paying cities for computer systems analysts
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($157,170).
- San Jose, CA$157,170
- San Francisco, CA$145,400
- Boulder, CO$138,530
- Seattle, WA$134,400
- Colorado Springs, CO$133,910
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Computer Systems Analysts salary in State College: questions
How much do computer systems analysts make an hour in State College?
$42.81 an hour on average, and $40.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer systems analysts salary in State College?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer systems analysts take-home pay in State College?
About $68,743 a year ($5,729 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,050. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do computer systems analysts earn more in State College than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($114,610).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1211; area State College, PA (44300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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