The median annual wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Ames, IA is $92,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $93,510.
Pay spans roughly $66,600 at the 10th percentile to $116,530 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $44.28 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as computer systems analysts in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $92,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $93,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $44.28 |
| 10th percentile | $66,600 |
| 90th percentile | $116,530 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.