Computer Systems Analysts Salary
Computer Systems Analysts in Odessa, TX make a median of $84,510 a year, or about $40.63 an hour. The range runs from $58K at the entry level to $157K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.9), which stretches that salary to about $90,000 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,595/month, or 28.2% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $85K get you in Odessa?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Odessa’s Regional Price Parity (93.9). 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 Odessa
Pay for computer systems analysts in Odessa runs about 20% below the U.S. median of $106K. Rent runs $1,595/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.2% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.9 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 6% 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 Odessa, 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, Odessa, TX
Entry-level computer systems analysts (10th percentile) start around $58K. Mid-career wages sit at $85K. Top earners bring in $157K or more, a $98K 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 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a computer systems analyst afford a 2BR apartment alone in Odessa?
Yes — at the median salary of $85K, rent takes 28.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,595/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer systems analysts in Odessa?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer systems analysts typically earn — is $58K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,509/month. At HUD’s $1,595/month FMR, rent would take 45% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is computer systems analyst a high-paying job in Odessa?
Local pay runs 20% below the national median — $85K here vs. $106K nationally. Cost of living is 6% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Odessa compare to the national average for computer systems analysts?
Odessa pays $85K median vs. the U.S. average of $106K — that’s -20%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $90K — below the national median.
How much do computer systems analysts make in Odessa, TX?
The median is $84,510 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,490, and experienced computer systems analysts can clear $156,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $85K enough to live in Odessa?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,653/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,595/month, which eats 28.2% 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 Odessa?
Odessa has a Regional Price Parity of 93.9 (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 $90,000 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.