SOC 15-1244 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Network and Computer Systems Administrators — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Pennsylvania is $86,140 a year, trailing the national median of $99,130 by 13.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Pennsylvania is $86,140 a year, trailing the national median of $99,130 by 13.1%. Half of workers earn between $71,150 and $105,840. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $61,380 and the ninetieth at $130,160.
The area has 7,750 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Pennsylvania ranks 35th by median wage. Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $100,460. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 161st of 778 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,380 | −38.1% |
| 25th | $71,150 | −28.2% |
| Median (50th) | $86,140 | −13.1% |
| 75th | $105,840 | +6.8% |
| 90th | $130,160 | +31.3% |
| Mean | $92,250 | −6.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $100,460 | 4,050 | |
| 2 | Harrisburg | $93,090 | 510 | |
| 3 | Allentown | $89,000 | 400 | |
| 4 | Gettysburg | $88,260 | 30 | |
| 5 | Erie | $88,070 | 160 | |
| 6 | Reading | $87,540 | 170 | |
| 7 | York | $83,720 | 180 | |
| 8 | Lancaster | $83,360 | 240 | |
| 9 | Johnstown | $81,960 | 40 | |
| 10 | Lebanon | $81,520 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $86,140 goes as far as $88,258 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$86,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,258US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $86,140 a year, 13.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,380 to $130,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,750 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $100,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $86,140, or $41.42 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $99,130, so pay in Pennsylvania is 13.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pennsylvania earns more than $130,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,380 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $100,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,750 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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