Computer Systems Analysts Salary
Computer Systems Analysts in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX make a median of $101,900 a year, or about $48.99 an hour. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $153K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.05), which stretches that salary to about $113,159 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,103/month, or 16.2% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $102K get you in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Beaumont-Port Arthur’s Regional Price Parity (90.05). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Beaumont-Port Arthur
Computer systems analysts pay in Beaumont-Port Arthur tracks closely to the national median, $102K locally vs. $106K nationwide, a 4% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,103/month, 16.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.05 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for computer systems analysts in metros near Beaumont-Port Arthur, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $123K | $119K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $113K | $115K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $105K | $107K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $101K | $106K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
Entry-level computer systems analysts (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $102K. Top earners bring in $153K or more, a $89K spread from bottom to top.
Computer Systems Analysts pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Computer Systems Analysts salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $135K | +27% | 1,850 |
| Washington | $129K | +22% | 24,120 |
| Massachusetts | $128K | +21% | 22,160 |
| Colorado | $128K | +21% | 6,230 |
| California | $128K | +21% | 59,060 |
| New Jersey | $123K | +16% | 16,520 |
| Oregon | $122K | +15% | 5,640 |
| Virginia | $121K | +14% | 23,190 |
| District of Columbia | $117K | +10% | 2,480 |
| Maryland | $114K | +7% | 15,340 |
| Delaware | $111K | +4% | 2,140 |
| Wyoming | $110K | +4% | 310 |
| New York | $110K | +4% | 24,100 |
| Connecticut | $110K | +4% | 4,800 |
| New Hampshire | $108K | +2% | 2,090 |
| Texas | $107K | +1% | 47,990 |
| North Carolina | $107K | +1% | 20,910 |
| Minnesota | $106K | +0% | 11,330 |
| Georgia | $106K | +0% | 11,640 |
| North Dakota | $105K | -0% | 280 |
| Nevada | $104K | -2% | 2,540 |
| Arizona | $104K | -2% | 11,330 |
| Michigan | $103K | -2% | 14,070 |
| Ohio | $102K | -3% | 19,190 |
| Florida | $102K | -4% | 35,270 |
| Alabama | $102K | -4% | 6,560 |
| Illinois | $102K | -4% | 20,610 |
| Kansas | $101K | -5% | 3,740 |
| Wisconsin | $100K | -5% | 8,340 |
| South Dakota | $100K | -6% | 1,110 |
| Vermont | $100K | -6% | 590 |
| Indiana | $99K | -7% | 9,660 |
| Utah | $99K | -7% | 2,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $99K | -7% | 19,450 |
| South Carolina | $98K | -7% | 7,700 |
| New Mexico | $98K | -7% | 2,290 |
| Oklahoma | $96K | -9% | 3,710 |
| Iowa | $96K | -9% | 4,760 |
| Maine | $96K | -9% | 2,480 |
| Louisiana | $96K | -10% | 2,980 |
| Tennessee | $96K | -10% | 10,220 |
| Kentucky | $95K | -10% | 5,930 |
| Missouri | $92K | -13% | 7,730 |
| Nebraska | $92K | -13% | 2,440 |
| Montana | $91K | -14% | 850 |
| Hawaii | $89K | -16% | 1,670 |
| Alaska | $89K | -16% | 420 |
| Mississippi | $86K | -18% | 1,990 |
| Arkansas | $82K | -23% | 4,100 |
| Idaho | $75K | -29% | 1,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a computer systems analyst afford a 2BR apartment alone in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
Yes — at the median salary of $102K, rent takes 16.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,103/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer systems analysts in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer systems analysts typically earn — is $64K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,848/month. At HUD’s $1,103/month FMR, rent would take 29% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is computer systems analyst a high-paying job in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $102K locally vs. $106K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Beaumont-Port Arthur compare to the national average for computer systems analysts?
Beaumont-Port Arthur pays $102K median vs. the U.S. average of $106K — that’s -4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.05), the purchasing-power equivalent is $113K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do computer systems analysts make in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX?
The median is $101,900 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,130, and experienced computer systems analysts can clear $152,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $102K enough to live in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,673/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,103/month, which eats 16.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a computer systems analysts salary go in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
Beaumont-Port Arthur has a Regional Price Parity of 90.05 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer systems analysts salary is worth about $113,159 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do computer systems analysts get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.