Raleigh · Occupational wage benchmark

Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Raleigh

Name: Computer and Information Systems Managers wages in Raleigh
Creator: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
License: https://www.bls.gov/opub/copyright-information.htm

What Computer and Information Systems Managers actually earn in the Raleigh metro area — the published BLS median, what it is worth after local costs, and how it ranks against other major metros.

Direct answer

Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Raleigh metro area earn a median of $173,960 per year (-0.7% vs national, #17 of 49 major metros). Because the area price level is 98.2 against a U.S. average of 100, that salary carries roughly the purchasing power of $177,226 nationally. These are BLS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers — not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Raleigh-Cary, NC metro estimates for SOC 11-3021; cost-of-living adjustment from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.

Median annual wage: $173,960; Computer and Information Systems Managers in Raleigh
Adjusted for cost of living: $177,226; Raleigh price level 98.2 (U.S. = 100)
Rank among metros: #17 of 49; #17 after cost of living
Workers employed: 6,010; in metro Raleigh

What Computer and Information Systems Managers earn in Raleigh, adjusted for what it costs to live there

A headline wage only means something next to local prices. Cost of living does not materially change where Raleigh sits for this role among major metros.

Metro	Median (nominal)	Adjusted for cost of living
San Jose	$291,660	$264,130
San Francisco	$232,890	$201,439
New York	$215,300	$191,271
Boston	$214,960	$198,548
Seattle	$214,680	$193,174
San Diego	$206,740	$184,776
Los Angeles	$204,370	$179,957
Denver	$203,340	$192,226
Washington DC	$195,190	$179,264
Portland	$183,720	$174,273
Richmond	$180,640	$184,594
Minneapolis	$178,080	$169,888
Atlanta	$177,970	$177,867
Austin	$176,990	$180,480
Charlotte	$176,840	$181,658
Riverside	$176,320	$165,649
Raleigh	$173,960	$177,226
Dallas-Fort Worth	$173,810	$168,600
Chicago	$173,760	$167,730
Philadelphia	$173,470	$169,150

Nominal medians: BLS OEWS, May 2024 estimates (published April 2025) — occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes. Adjusted column: SalaryMBA estimate, computed as nominal ÷ (metro RPP ÷ 100) using BEA MARPP 2024 regional price parities.

The national pay range for Computer and Information Systems Managers

BLS publishes the full percentile distribution nationally. The spread within the occupation is usually far wider than the gap between metros.

Percentile (national)	Annual wage	Reading
10th percentile	$107,550	Entry / early-career end
25th percentile	$138,060
Median (50th)	$175,140
75th percentile	$220,730
90th percentile	$297,510	Senior / top-market end

Other MBA-relevant roles in Raleigh

Marketing Managers $167,640 Sales Managers $163,520 Financial Managers $163,130 Human Resources Managers $144,190 Industrial Production Managers $130,120 Data Scientists $120,710 General and Operations Managers $114,940 Medical and Health Services Managers $113,710 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $110,780 Personal Financial Advisors $104,780 Project Management Specialists $102,280 Financial and Investment Analysts $99,200 Management Analysts $96,820 Accountants and Auditors $81,950 Budget Analysts $80,590 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,980 Logisticians $78,420

How to read the Raleigh number

The $173,960 median means half of Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Raleigh area earn less and half earn more. It is measured across everyone in the occupation — every experience level, industry, and level of education. It is not the salary of a recent MBA graduate, and it is not a starting salary.

BLS counts roughly 6,010 people in this role in the Raleigh area. To compare against the state and national picture, see Computer and Information Systems Managers nationally or model your own economics with the MBA ROI calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer and Information Systems Managers make in Raleigh?

Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Raleigh metro area earn a median of $173,960 per year, according to BLS OEWS May 2024 estimates (published April 2025). That is -0.7% vs national, ranking Raleigh #17 of 49 major metros we track for this role. This is an occupational wage benchmark across all workers in the metro, not an MBA-graduate-specific salary.

Is $173,960 a good salary in Raleigh?

It depends on local prices. The Raleigh area price level is 98.2 against a U.S. average of 100, so $173,960 there carries roughly the purchasing power of $177,226 nationally — about $3,266 more than the headline number implies. Cost of living does not materially change where Raleigh sits for this role among major metros.

Do Computer and Information Systems Managers in Raleigh need an MBA?

These BLS figures cover everyone in the occupation regardless of degree, so they cannot isolate what an MBA adds. Computer and Information Systems Managers is a role MBA graduates commonly target, and an MBA can affect where you land within the range through network, function, and seniority — but any precise MBA premium for this role in Raleigh would not be supported by this data.

Calculate your MBA ROI →

Personalize the numbers with your tuition, salary, and debt.

Submit your MBA outcome →

Private submission; shown only in aggregate after review.