Earnings &amp Salary of System Analysts, Computer Scientists & Database Administrators

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Median annual earnings of computer systems analysts were $59,330 in 2000. The middle 50 percent earned between $46,980 and $73,210 a year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,460, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $89,040. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of computer systems analysts in 2000 were:

Median annual earnings of database administrators were $51,990 in 2000. The middle 50 percent earned between $38,210 and $71,440. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,400, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $89,320. In 2000, median annual earnings of database administrators employed in computer and data processing services were $63,710, and in telephone communication, $52,230.

Median annual earnings of network systems and data communication analysts were $54,510 in 2000. The middle 50 percent earned between $42,310 and $69,970. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $33,360, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $88,620. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of network systems and data communications analysts in 2000 were:

Median annual earnings of computer and information scientists, research, were $70,590 in 2000. The middle 50 percent earned between $54,700 and $89,990. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $41,390, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $113,510. Median annual earnings of computer and information scientists employed in computer and data processing services in 2000 were $71,940.

Median annual earnings of all other computer specialists were $50,590 in 2000. Median annual earnings of all other computer specialists employed in computer and data processing services were $51,970, and in professional and commercial equipment, $80,270 in 2000.

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, starting offers for graduates with a master's degree in computer science averaged $61,453 in 2001. Starting offers for graduates with a bachelor's degree in computer science averaged $52,723; in computer programming, $48,602; in computer systems analysis, $45,643; in information sciences and systems, $45,182; and in management information systems, $45,585.

According to Robert Half International, starting salaries in 2001 ranged from $72,500 to $105,750 for database administrators. Salaries for Internet-related occupations ranged from $58,000 to $82,500 for webmasters and $56,250 to $76,750 for Internet/Intranet developers.