Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for network and computer systems administrators in the U.S. is $99,130 ($47.66 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $99,130
- Mean annual wage
- $103,680
- Median hourly wage
- $47.66
- Employment
- 314,340
314,340 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,640 | $30.11 |
| 25th percentile | $78,010 | $37.51 |
| Median (50th) | $99,130 | $47.66 |
| 75th percentile | $126,640 | $60.89 |
| 90th percentile | $155,050 | $74.55 |
Highest-paying states for network and computer systems administrators
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $118,290 | 9,230 |
| New Jersey | $116,420 | 9,280 |
| Massachusetts | $110,980 | 8,270 |
| District of Columbia | $110,970 | 1,320 |
| Virginia | $109,610 | 12,430 |
| California | $106,440 | 26,170 |
| Connecticut | $105,880 | 2,170 |
| New York | $105,810 | 18,220 |
| Washington | $103,910 | 8,600 |
| Nevada | $103,440 | 1,980 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $74,490 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $75,010 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $75,220 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $79,990 median annual wage
- Missouri: $80,870 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Software Developers$135,980
- Computer User Support Specialists$61,860
- Computer Systems Analysts$105,850
- Computer Occupations, All Other$116,580
- Data Scientists$120,230
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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