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Systems Analyst

Pay, outlook, entry requirements and what the work is like.

O*NET-SOC 15-1211.00Computer Systems AnalystLocal occupation match
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United States facts

Pay, opportunity and entry

United States figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 and 2024–34 employment projections.

Median annual earnings$103,790May 2025 / 2024–2034
Median annual earnings$103,790May 2025 / 2024–2034
Projected growth9%May 2025 / 2024–2034
Annual openings34.2KMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Typical educationBachelor’s degreeMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Training / credentialIndustry experience valuedMay 2025 / 2024–2034

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Work characteristics

What the work is like

Occupation percentiles, not ratings. Work signals are native O*NET occupation percentiles.

Social interaction55
contact, teamwork and public-facing work
Physical demand10
movement, posture and hands-on activity
Pressure exposure45
time pressure, conflict and consequences
Analytical content82
analysis, reasoning and problem-solving
People-oriented50
helping, service and relationship work
Technical content85
technology, systems and troubleshooting

Useful foundations

  • Systems analysis
  • Requirements discovery
  • Problem-solving

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Career changes

Where this option could lead

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