Computer Systems Analysts, Columbia
$90,760
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Columbia, SC. Middle half of wages roughly $64,720 to $119,990.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −14.3%
- US median
- $105,850
- Metro RPP
- 93.7
- Middle half
- $64,720 to $119,990
- OEWS employment
- 2,110
- SOC
- 15-1211
Computer Systems Analysts in Columbia pay a median $90,760 (May 2025), 14.3% below the US median of $105,850. At local prices (RPP 93.7), that median buys about what $96,862 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$90,760 in Columbia buys about what $96,862 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 93.7, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 79.5 vs all-items 93.7 (US = 100, 2024).
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Computer Systems Analysts in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $90,760 | $64,720 to $119,990 | 93.7 |
| Cleveland | $101,540 | $80,430 to $130,570 | 93.9 |
| San Francisco | $134,460 | $104,460 to $170,700 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $101,460 | $78,830 to $125,650 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Computer Systems Analysts in Columbia?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Columbia, SC is $90,760.
- How does Columbia pay compare to the US median for Computer Systems Analysts?
- Local median pay is 14.3% below the national OEWS median of $105,850.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Columbia is 93.7 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $90,760 has about the same purchasing power as $96,862 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.