Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for network and computer systems administrators in the United States was $99,130 ($47.66 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,640 | $30.11 |
| 25th | $78,010 | $37.51 |
| Median | $99,130 | $47.66 |
| 75th | $126,640 | $60.89 |
| 90th | $155,050 | $74.55 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 15-1244
- Total U.S. employment: 314,340
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Across the United States, 314,340 network and computer systems administrators are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
With approximately 314,340 network and computer systems administrators employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $81,400 | $39.14 | -17.9% | 5,040 |
| Alaska | $97,500 | $46.87 | -1.6% | 920 |
| Arizona | $90,280 | $43.40 | -8.9% | 5,810 |
| Arkansas | $81,590 | $39.23 | -17.7% | 1,750 |
| California | $106,440 | $51.18 | +7.4% | 26,170 |
| Colorado | $103,370 | $49.70 | +4.3% | 8,360 |
| Connecticut | $105,880 | $50.90 | +6.8% | 2,170 |
| Delaware | $94,200 | $45.29 | -5.0% | 850 |
| District of Columbia | $110,970 | $53.35 | +11.9% | 1,320 |
| Florida | $95,200 | $45.77 | -4.0% | 26,890 |
| Georgia | $97,170 | $46.72 | -2.0% | 9,190 |
| Hawaii | $101,450 | $48.78 | +2.3% | 1,490 |
| Idaho | $91,880 | $44.17 | -7.3% | 1,010 |
| Illinois | $100,080 | $48.12 | +1.0% | 9,820 |
| Indiana | $84,550 | $40.65 | -14.7% | 4,310 |
| Iowa | $84,500 | $40.62 | -14.8% | 3,110 |
| Kansas | $83,340 | $40.07 | -15.9% | 4,100 |
| Kentucky | $87,020 | $41.84 | -12.2% | 2,800 |
| Louisiana | $90,160 | $43.35 | -9.0% | 1,790 |
| Maine | $83,890 | $40.33 | -15.4% | 920 |
| Maryland | $118,290 | $56.87 | +19.3% | 9,230 |
| Massachusetts | $110,980 | $53.36 | +12.0% | 8,270 |
| Michigan | $92,750 | $44.59 | -6.4% | 6,900 |
| Minnesota | $101,870 | $48.98 | +2.8% | 4,550 |
| Mississippi | $79,990 | $38.46 | -19.3% | 1,380 |
| Missouri | $80,870 | $38.88 | -18.4% | 5,810 |
| Montana | $80,950 | $38.92 | -18.3% | 850 |
| Nebraska | $84,700 | $40.72 | -14.6% | 1,560 |
| Nevada | $103,440 | $49.73 | +4.3% | 1,980 |
| New Hampshire | $100,230 | $48.19 | +1.1% | 1,660 |
| New Jersey | $116,420 | $55.97 | +17.4% | 9,280 |
| New Mexico | $90,790 | $43.65 | -8.4% | 1,220 |
| New York | $105,810 | $50.87 | +6.7% | 18,220 |
| North Carolina | $95,230 | $45.78 | -3.9% | 13,850 |
| North Dakota | $86,450 | $41.56 | -12.8% | 930 |
| Ohio | $97,570 | $46.91 | -1.6% | 15,130 |
| Oklahoma | $83,990 | $40.38 | -15.3% | 2,580 |
| Oregon | $102,000 | $49.04 | +2.9% | 4,880 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,140 | $41.42 | -13.1% | 7,750 |
| Rhode Island | $103,100 | $49.57 | +4.0% | 1,060 |
| South Carolina | $92,520 | $44.48 | -6.7% | 3,580 |
| South Dakota | $75,010 | $36.06 | -24.3% | 1,690 |
| Tennessee | $88,100 | $42.36 | -11.1% | 5,070 |
| Texas | $101,240 | $48.67 | +2.1% | 34,840 |
| Utah | $95,820 | $46.07 | -3.3% | 2,050 |
| Vermont | $86,020 | $41.36 | -13.2% | 560 |
| Virginia | $109,610 | $52.70 | +10.6% | 12,430 |
| Washington | $103,910 | $49.96 | +4.8% | 8,600 |
| West Virginia | $74,490 | $35.81 | -24.9% | 1,510 |
| Wisconsin | $83,650 | $40.22 | -15.6% | 8,470 |
| Wyoming | $75,220 | $36.16 | -24.1% | 610 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for network and computer systems administrators?
The median annual wage for network and computer systems administrators is $99,130 ($47.66 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays network and computer systems administrators the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many network and computer systems administrators are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 314,340 network and computer systems administrators employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do network and computer systems administrators make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $47.66. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.