Network Administrator

Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. Network administrators manage an organization's computer networks.

$92,510

Median Salary

$98,986

Mean Salary

316,700

Total Employment

Job Growth

About as fast as average

Bachelor's degree

Education

19,002

Openings/Year

Salary Distribution

10th Percentile

$55,506

25th Percentile

$72,158

Median

$92,510

75th Percentile

$118,413

90th Percentile

$155,417

Salary Map

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Lower Mid Higher

Top Employing States

California

41,812

Texas

26,874

New York

25,608

Illinois

14,448

Florida

13,390

Salary by State

#	State	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Employment	Loc. Quotient
1	Hawaii	$182,665	$200,467	954	0.69
2	California	$154,508	$163,254	41,812	1.11
3	Massachusetts	$145,085	$159,575	6,830	1.02
4	New Jersey	$141,970	$150,166	5,437	0.61
5	District of Columbia	$140,578	$152,711	641	0.97
6	Alaska	$132,707	$150,842	845	1.21
7	Connecticut	$129,058	$145,530	3,320	0.96
8	Delaware	$118,873	$130,497	1,048	1.11
9	New York	$117,963	$133,893	25,608	1.33
10	Vermont	$115,852	$123,096	455	0.74
11	Oregon	$114,554	$129,054	4,190	1.03
12	Washington	$113,381	$129,131	4,543	0.62
13	New Hampshire	$112,934	$122,808	1,339	1.02
14	Maryland	$108,442	$120,171	5,495	0.93
15	Pennsylvania	$106,036	$115,854	13,185	1.06
16	Maine	$105,427	$120,364	1,463	1.12
17	Minnesota	$103,816	$116,474	5,065	0.93
18	Rhode Island	$101,974	$110,314	1,356	1.29
19	Georgia	$98,853	$109,310	9,973	0.97
20	North Carolina	$98,481	$110,093	8,798	0.88
21	Virginia	$97,439	$110,899	10,975	1.33
22	Arizona	$96,435	$105,118	8,309	1.22
23	Iowa	$94,475	$107,218	2,210	0.72
24	Colorado	$93,582	$103,433	4,482	0.81
25	Nevada	$92,832	$99,723	3,705	1.25
26	Nebraska	$91,990	$103,451	1,847	0.99
27	Utah	$90,850	$96,662	3,660	1.17
28	Montana	$90,720	$102,899	807	0.78
29	Mississippi	$86,457	$99,391	3,773	1.33
30	Arkansas	$85,995	$96,891	2,401	0.83
31	Kentucky	$85,520	$90,344	5,254	1.22
32	Wyoming	$85,190	$89,774	467	0.85
33	Illinois	$84,434	$92,423	14,448	1.18
34	Wisconsin	$83,906	$89,937	6,379	1.13
35	Michigan	$83,719	$91,510	8,799	0.91
36	South Carolina	$83,646	$90,425	5,697	1.16
37	Idaho	$83,632	$92,815	2,317	1.32
38	South Dakota	$82,621	$88,808	790	0.93
39	Ohio	$82,601	$90,140	12,168	1.08
40	Florida	$81,187	$87,984	13,390	0.65
41	Louisiana	$80,572	$87,553	4,166	0.94
42	New Mexico	$79,387	$90,180	2,591	1.28
43	Missouri	$78,214	$82,700	6,013	1.02
44	Tennessee	$78,159	$86,630	5,718	0.87
45	North Dakota	$78,122	$84,360	605	0.81
46	Texas	$77,326	$88,705	26,874	0.97
47	Kansas	$76,813	$84,074	3,592	1.28
48	Indiana	$75,583	$81,301	7,906	1.22
49	Alabama	$75,291	$85,262	5,071	1.06
50	Oklahoma	$70,947	$74,759	2,935	0.78
51	West Virginia	$65,719	$74,485	1,876	1.09

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Network Administrator?

The median salary for a Network Administrator is $92,510 per year nationally. Salaries range from $55,506 (10th percentile) to $155,417 (90th percentile).

What education do you need to become a Network Administrator?

A Network Administrator typically requires a bachelor's degree.

What is the job outlook for Network Administrators?

Employment of network administrators is projected to grow 3% — about as fast as average. About 19,002 openings are expected each year.

Which state pays Network Administrators the most?

Hawaii pays the highest median salary for network administrators at $182,665 per year.

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