Computer Systems Analysts pay in Iowa
$96,130avg. a year
$46.22 an hour · 4,760 employed
Computer Systems Analysts in Iowa earn an average of $96,130 a year. That is $18,480 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $114,610. The best-paying metro area is Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $102,650.
$95,920Median pay
$46.22Average hourly
+10%Avg. pay since 2020
#46Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Iowa metro areas
Average pay for computer systems analysts by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
12,680 jobs
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
$102,650
$49.35 an hour
21,220 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$98,920
$47.56 an hour
3220 jobs
Ames, IA
$96,610
$46.45 an hour
4310 jobs
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
$92,730
$44.58 an hour
5180 jobs
Iowa City, IA
$89,750
$43.15 an hour
6100 jobs
Dubuque, IA
$89,720
$43.14 an hour
7440 jobs
Cedar Rapids, IA
$89,340
$42.95 an hour
8120 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$87,970
$42.29 an hour
9130 jobs
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
$84,130
$40.45 an hour
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Computer Systems Analysts pay in Iowa, charted
Pay over time
Iowa, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Iowa computer systems analysts work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Iowa vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $114,610 | $55.10 |
| Iowa | $96,130 | $46.22 |
| Minnesota | $112,330 | $54.01 |
| South Dakota | $106,040 | $50.98 |
| Illinois | $104,190 | $50.09 |
| Wisconsin | $101,910 | $48.99 |
| Missouri | $97,230 | $46.74 |
Related jobs in Iowa
- Software Developers$118,780
- Computer User Support Specialists$60,620
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109,440
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90,730
- Computer Network Support Specialists$67,600
- Information Security Analysts$119,800
Average pay, Iowa, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer systems analysts make in Iowa?
The average is $96,130 a year, and the median is $95,920. That is $18,480 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $114,610.
What is the hourly wage in Iowa?
$46.22 an hour on average; the median is $46.11.
Where in Iowa do they earn the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA ($102,650), followed by Omaha, NE-IA ($98,920). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA ($84,130).
How does Iowa rank?
Iowa ranks #46 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 15-1211. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national computer systems analysts page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.