SOC 15-1244 · May 2025 · United States
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators across the United States is $99,130 per year, measured over 314,340 jobs. The highest state median is in Maryland, at $118,290.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Pay for this occupation varies by 58.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Maryland pays $118,290 and West Virginia pays $74,490.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $118,290 | 9,230 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $116,420 | 9,280 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $110,980 | 8,270 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $110,970 | 1,320 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $109,610 | 12,430 | |
| 6 | California | $106,440 | 26,170 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $105,880 | 2,170 | |
| 8 | New York | $105,810 | 18,220 | |
| 9 | Washington | $103,910 | 8,600 | |
| 10 | Nevada | $103,440 | 1,980 |
States with the most Network and Computer Systems Administrators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 34,840 | $101,240 | |
| 2 | Florida | 26,890 | $95,200 | |
| 3 | California | 26,170 | $106,440 | |
| 4 | New York | 18,220 | $105,810 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 15,130 | $97,570 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 13,850 | $95,230 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 12,430 | $109,610 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 9,820 | $100,080 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,280 | $116,420 | |
| 10 | Maryland | 9,230 | $118,290 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $133,360 | 2,460 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $129,680 | 3,910 |
| 3 | Washington | $125,430 | 9,920 |
| 4 | Baltimore | $122,950 | 4,620 |
| 5 | New York | $119,390 | 17,690 |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $118,810 | 140 |
| 7 | Carson City | $118,340 | 60 |
| 8 | Bridgeport | $117,200 | 480 |
| 9 | Boston | $116,770 | 6,760 |
| 10 | Olympia | $112,530 | 800 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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