Computer Systems Analysts Hourly Wage in California (2024)

The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in California is $59.79/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • California hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$36.31
/hour
Median (P50)
$59.79
/hour
Senior (P90)
$89.16
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$124,370
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

California vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$36.31
National: $29.66
+22.4%
Median (P50)
$59.79
National: $47.33
+26.3%
Senior (P90)
$89.16
National: $72.94
+22.2%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $36.31 $1452 $6293 $75,520
Q1 (P25) $46.51 $1860 $8062 $96,750
Median (P50) $59.79 $2392 $10364 $124,370
Q3 (P75) $75.56 $3022 $13098 $157,170
Senior (P90) $89.16 $3566 $15455 $185,460

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Computer Systems Analysts

#1
$61.88
$61.88/hr
+30.7%
#2
$59.79
$59.79/hr
+26.3%
#3
$59.23
$59.23/hr
+25.1%
#4
$54.36
$54.36/hr
+14.9%
#5
$54.32
$54.32/hr
+14.8%
#6
$53.79
$53.79/hr
+13.6%
#7
$53.41
$53.41/hr
+12.8%
#8
$52.09
$52.09/hr
+10.1%
#9
$51.69
$51.69/hr
+9.2%
#10
$51.54
$51.54/hr
+8.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in California?

The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in California is $59.79/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $124,370.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does California Computer Systems Analysts hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Computer Systems Analysts in California is $59.79/hr compared to the national average of $47.33/hr — higher by $12.46/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Computer Systems Analysts in California?

Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts professionals in California earn approximately $36.31/hour (10th percentile), which equals $75,520.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $89.16/hour.

How much does a senior Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in California?

Senior-level Computer Systems Analysts professionals in California (90th percentile) earn approximately $89.16/hour, or $185,460.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 151211) in California.

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