SOC 15-1211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Systems Analysts — Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Flagstaff, AZ is $89,130 a year, trailing the national median of $105,850 by 15.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Flagstaff, AZ is $89,130 a year, trailing the national median of $105,850 by 15.8%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $78,960 and $119,430. The lowest tenth earn under $66,130, while the highest tenth earn more than $128,620.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Sierra Vista records the highest median at $113,070. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 40th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,130 | −37.5% |
| 25th | $78,960 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $89,130 | −15.8% |
| 75th | $119,430 | +12.8% |
| 90th | $128,620 | +21.5% |
| Mean | $96,800 | −8.5% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | $113,070 | 110 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $103,770 | 9,330 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $98,100 | 910 | |
| 4 | Lake Havasu City | $98,090 | 30 | |
| 5 | Yuma | $95,890 | 100 | |
| 6 | Prescott Valley | $95,520 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flagstaff sit close to the national average, so $89,130 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$89,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,510US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,130 a year, 15.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,130 to $128,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sierra Vista, at $113,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Flagstaff, AZ?
The median annual wage is $89,130, or $42.85 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 $105,850, so pay in Flagstaff, AZ is 15.8% 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 Flagstaff, AZ earns more than $128,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,130 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 Sierra Vista, at $113,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Flagstaff, AZ. 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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