The average salary for a network and computer systems administrator in the United States is $100,580, but the range typically falls between $74,400 and $121,910. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $48.36, with a range between $35.77 and $58.61.
There are approximately 323,020 people employed as a network and computer systems administrator in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of network and computer systems administrators.The state with the best pay for a network and computer systems administrator is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $113,990, while South Dakota has the lowest average annual salary of $71,980.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $58,680 | $28.21 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,400 | $35.77 |
| Median | $95,360 | $45.84 |
| 75th Percentile | $121,910 | $58.61 |
| 90th Percentile | $148,710 | $71.49 |
The salary of a network and computer systems administrator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a network and computer systems administrator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for network and computer systems administrators are District of Columbia, Maryland, Rhode Island, California, Washington while the worst states are South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming, Arkansas, Montana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,650 | $86,650 | $130,080 |
| Alaska | $63,130 | $90,830 | $118,830 |
| Arizona | $61,960 | $99,320 | $134,430 |
| Arkansas | $47,460 | $77,940 | $115,340 |
| California | $64,480 | $114,770 | $170,660 |
| Colorado | $66,260 | $104,620 | $144,410 |
| Connecticut | $67,120 | $105,810 | $152,830 |
| Delaware | $55,060 | $91,710 | $131,510 |
| District of Columbia | $74,890 | $113,990 | $164,990 |
| Florida | $56,840 | $95,460 | $139,270 |
| Georgia | $59,950 | $98,380 | $146,210 |
| Hawaii | $41,680 | $96,300 | $162,920 |
| Idaho | $56,790 | $96,230 | $129,100 |
| Illinois | $61,990 | $97,170 | $134,870 |
| Indiana | $52,220 | $85,960 | $121,800 |
| Iowa | $57,990 | $89,770 | $125,260 |
| Kansas | $57,500 | $87,300 | $124,030 |
| Kentucky | $48,130 | $83,840 | $126,480 |
| Louisiana | $52,610 | $84,970 | $122,350 |
| Maine | $57,630 | $82,500 | $105,780 |
| Maryland | $64,930 | $116,300 | $169,240 |
| Massachusetts | $66,620 | $106,220 | $148,680 |
| Michigan | $61,240 | $94,840 | $136,750 |
| Minnesota | $66,000 | $100,770 | $137,460 |
| Mississippi | $48,990 | $81,040 | $116,800 |
| Missouri | $47,790 | $89,080 | $137,080 |
| Montana | $57,350 | $80,600 | $105,100 |
| Nebraska | $59,190 | $90,010 | $126,490 |
| Nevada | $47,400 | $94,100 | $133,110 |
| New Hampshire | $67,080 | $99,160 | $134,340 |
| New Jersey | $59,240 | $111,190 | $169,970 |
| New Mexico | $31,430 | $81,210 | $106,970 |
| New York | $64,890 | $109,340 | $162,900 |
| North Carolina | $58,020 | $100,070 | $157,460 |
| North Dakota | $57,740 | $82,530 | $111,300 |
| Ohio | $58,070 | $102,290 | $149,720 |
| Oklahoma | $57,250 | $91,960 | $137,400 |
| Oregon | $68,760 | $103,290 | $138,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,140 | $99,710 | $134,770 |
| Rhode Island | $74,790 | $112,220 | $157,500 |
| South Carolina | $60,490 | $92,110 | $133,050 |
| South Dakota | $50,770 | $71,980 | $98,700 |
| Tennessee | $50,000 | $89,340 | $142,460 |
| Texas | $57,260 | $97,380 | $146,120 |
| Utah | $48,980 | $101,270 | $139,280 |
| Vermont | $60,720 | $88,730 | $132,370 |
| Virginia | $61,640 | $108,490 | $164,120 |
| Washington | $74,310 | $110,340 | $156,190 |
| West Virginia | $45,910 | $78,790 | $110,640 |
| Wisconsin | $55,910 | $91,660 | $134,130 |
| Wyoming | $49,330 | $79,430 | $115,880 |
Even between cities, the salary of a network and computer systems administrator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for network and computer systems administrators is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $139,670.The city with the lowest average salary for network and computer systems administrators is East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, AR with an average salary of $55,010.
Areas with highest average salaries for network and computer systems administrators
Areas with lowest average salaries for network and computer systems administrators
The number of network and computer systems administrators in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of network and computer systems administrators has decreased by -16,540. On average, the number of network and computer systems administrators has been increasing by -1.2% each year. The salary of network and computer systems administrators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of network and computer systems administrators has increased by $11,120. On average, the salary of network and computer systems administrators has been increasing by 3.1% each year.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators are part of the computer and mathematical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for network and computer systems administrators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all computer and mathematical occupations jobs here.
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