SOC 15-1211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Systems Analysts — New Jersey
New Jersey · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in New Jersey comes to $122,890 a year, ahead of the national median of $105,850 by 16.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Jersey comes to $122,890 a year, ahead of the national median of $105,850 by 16.1%. Pay ranges from under $73,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $176,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $91,500 to $161,000.
The area has 16,520 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.15 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. New Jersey ranks number 6th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Trenton records the highest median at $108,190. Of the 736 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 92nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,520 | −30.5% |
| 25th | $91,500 | −13.6% |
| Median (50th) | $122,890 | +16.1% |
| 75th | $161,000 | +52.1% |
| 90th | $176,430 | +66.7% |
| Mean | $125,850 | +18.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $108,190 | 1,130 | |
| 2 | Vineland | $98,700 | 50 | |
| 3 | Atlantic City | $94,250 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $122,890 buys what $112,950 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$122,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$112,950US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $122,890 a year, 16.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $73,520 to $176,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 16,520 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Trenton, at $108,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Systems Analysts in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $122,890, or $59.08 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 New Jersey is 16.1% higher. 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 New Jersey earns more than $176,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $73,520 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 Trenton, at $108,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 16,520 jobs in this occupation in New Jersey. 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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