Computer and Information Systems Managers
SOC 11-3021 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers is $169,510, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $180,720, and an estimated 592,600 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +12.1% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -4.7% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 15.2% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $169,510 | $169,510 | 592,600 |
| 2022 | $164,070 | $170,824 | 533,220 |
| 2021 | $159,010 | $178,805 | 485,190 |
| 2020 | $151,150 | $177,951 | 457,290 |
Nominal change
+12.1%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-4.7%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+15.2%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
667,100
Projected 2034
768,700
Annual Openings
55,600
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Computer and Information Systems Managers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $169,510. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $210,490 | +24.2% | 98,430 |
| New York | $207,000 | +22.1% | 39,190 |
| Washington | $202,190 | +19.3% | 16,680 |
| New Jersey | $191,450 | +12.9% | 27,890 |
| Delaware | $184,190 | +8.7% | 1,670 |
| District of Columbia | $181,650 | +7.2% | 4,550 |
| Virginia | $181,650 | +7.2% | 16,460 |
| Massachusetts | $175,170 | +3.3% | 25,030 |
| Colorado | $173,030 | +2.1% | 12,080 |
| Rhode Island | $170,730 | +0.7% | 860 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$101,590
25th Pct
$131,770
Median
$169,510
75th Pct
$214,050
90th Pct
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H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | WA | 117 | $212,900 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | TX | 58 | $188,700 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | PA | 51 | $124,051 |
| Apple Inc. | CA | 33 | $243,703 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | CA | 33 | $211,500 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | CA | 31 | $262,739 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | FL | 29 | $142,100 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | IL | 26 | $192,900 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | WA | 23 | $208,700 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | CA | 22 | $185,200 |
| Intuit Inc. | CA | 20 | $225,982 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | TX | 19 | $182,000 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | TX | 18 | $202,000 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | TX | 18 | $192,800 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | GA | 17 | $156,700 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. | WA | 16 | $197,100 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | NY | 15 | $202,700 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | CA | 14 | $253,732 |
| American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | AZ | 14 | $183,927 |
| Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | PA | 14 | $154,200 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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