SOC 11-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer and Information Systems Managers — College Station
College Station-Bryan, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in College Station, TX is $135,540 a year, trailing the national median of $175,140 by 22.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in College Station, TX is $135,540 a year, trailing the national median of $175,140 by 22.6%. Half of workers earn between $105,020 and $172,130. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $84,500 and the ninetieth at $207,360.
The area has 410 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.1 of every thousand jobs. Austin leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $176,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 11th of 360 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,500 | −51.8% |
| 25th | $105,020 | −40.0% |
| Median (50th) | $135,540 | −22.6% |
| 75th | $172,130 | −1.7% |
| 90th | $207,360 | +18.4% |
| Mean | $145,820 | −16.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $176,990 | 11,050 | |
| 2 | Midland | $174,040 | 310 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $173,810 | 30,690 | |
| 4 | Houston | $172,160 | 13,090 | |
| 5 | San Antonio | $163,490 | 4,090 | |
| 6 | Killeen | $154,180 | 320 | |
| 7 | Beaumont | $154,070 | 310 | |
| 8 | Corpus Christi | $153,870 | 320 | |
| 9 | El Paso | $152,840 | 770 | |
| 10 | Tyler | $150,510 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in College Station run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $135,540 goes as far as $139,588 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$135,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$139,588US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $135,540 a year, 22.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $84,500 to $207,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $176,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in College Station, TX?
The median annual wage is $135,540, or $65.17 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $175,140, so pay in College Station, TX is 22.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in College Station, TX earns more than $207,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $84,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $176,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in College Station, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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