Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary by State
The national median pay for network and computer systems administrators is $99,130 a year. By state, it ranges from $74,490 in West Virginia to $118,290 in Maryland.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $62,640
- 25th percentile
- $78,010
- Median
- $99,130
- 75th percentile
- $126,640
- Top 10%
- $155,050
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 314,340 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $118,290 | +19% | $71,990 | $177,720 | 9,230 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $116,420 | +17% | $73,990 | $166,690 | 9,280 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $110,980 | +12% | $76,750 | $168,910 | 8,270 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $110,970 | +12% | $80,850 | $150,580 | 1,320 |
| 5 | Virginia | $109,610 | +11% | $69,580 | $170,110 | 12,430 |
| 6 | California | $106,440 | +7% | $72,400 | $166,730 | 26,170 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $105,880 | +7% | $69,930 | $161,450 | 2,170 |
| 8 | New York | $105,810 | +7% | $69,930 | $166,810 | 18,220 |
| 9 | Washington | $103,910 | +5% | $67,500 | $154,620 | 8,600 |
| 10 | Nevada | $103,440 | +4% | $63,640 | $150,020 | 1,980 |
| 11 | Colorado | $103,370 | +4% | $74,110 | $155,050 | 8,360 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $103,100 | +4% | $71,200 | $154,790 | 1,060 |
| 13 | Oregon | $102,000 | +3% | $72,790 | $138,210 | 4,880 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $101,870 | +3% | $69,360 | $152,760 | 4,550 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $101,450 | +2% | $72,230 | $145,790 | 1,490 |
| 16 | Texas | $101,240 | +2% | $63,650 | $155,430 | 34,840 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $100,230 | +1% | $73,470 | $135,240 | 1,660 |
| 18 | Illinois | $100,080 | +1% | $65,650 | $157,800 | 9,820 |
| 19 | Ohio | $97,570 | −2% | $62,170 | $143,780 | 15,130 |
| 20 | Alaska | $97,500 | −2% | $68,530 | $122,410 | 920 |
| 21 | Georgia | $97,170 | −2% | $62,470 | $148,700 | 9,190 |
| 22 | Utah | $95,820 | −3% | $64,280 | $141,010 | 2,050 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $95,230 | −4% | $50,680 | $149,650 | 13,850 |
| 24 | Florida | $95,200 | −4% | $59,340 | $143,140 | 26,890 |
| 25 | Delaware | $94,200 | −5% | $60,530 | $144,570 | 850 |
| 26 | Michigan | $92,750 | −6% | $63,100 | $133,900 | 6,900 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $92,520 | −7% | $63,310 | $151,210 | 3,580 |
| 28 | Idaho | $91,880 | −7% | $62,970 | $133,460 | 1,010 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $90,790 | −8% | $64,100 | $125,580 | 1,220 |
| 30 | Arizona | $90,280 | −9% | $63,210 | $137,670 | 5,810 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $90,160 | −9% | $60,200 | $131,910 | 1,790 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $88,100 | −11% | $60,530 | $128,920 | 5,070 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $87,020 | −12% | $55,920 | $171,770 | 2,800 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $86,450 | −13% | $60,980 | $120,650 | 930 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $86,140 | −13% | $61,380 | $130,160 | 7,750 |
| 36 | Vermont | $86,020 | −13% | $66,060 | $117,460 | 560 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $84,700 | −15% | $57,350 | $136,810 | 1,560 |
| 38 | Indiana | $84,550 | −15% | $58,630 | $128,670 | 4,310 |
| 39 | Iowa | $84,500 | −15% | $59,800 | $130,530 | 3,110 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $83,990 | −15% | $59,460 | $135,420 | 2,580 |
| 41 | Maine | $83,890 | −15% | $61,530 | $121,430 | 920 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $83,650 | −16% | $58,950 | $128,580 | 8,470 |
| 43 | Kansas | $83,340 | −16% | $58,720 | $129,910 | 4,100 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $81,590 | −18% | $52,190 | $131,140 | 1,750 |
| 45 | Alabama | $81,400 | −18% | $51,690 | $135,080 | 5,040 |
| 46 | Montana | $80,950 | −18% | $60,890 | $108,290 | 850 |
| 47 | Missouri | $80,870 | −18% | $52,190 | $129,610 | 5,810 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $79,990 | −19% | $51,410 | $136,950 | 1,380 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $75,220 | −24% | $52,760 | $109,860 | 610 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $75,010 | −24% | $56,640 | $107,240 | 1,690 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $74,490 | −25% | $53,640 | $112,410 | 1,510 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary questions
Which state pays network and computer systems administrators the most?
Maryland, with a median of $118,290 a year (+19% vs. the national median of $99,130). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays network and computer systems administrators the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $74,490 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most network and computer systems administrators work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 34,840, with a median of $101,240.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.