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Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, New Hampshire
$106,000 / year
$8,850 per month · $50.96 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for New Hampshire · median $103,500
25th percentile
$87,000
Average
$106,000
75th percentile
$125,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary by state
Alabama$92,500
Alaska$99,000
Arizona$100,000
Arkansas$90,000
California$119,000
Colorado$113,000
Connecticut$115,500
Delaware$102,500
Florida$101,000
Georgia$105,000
Hawaii$110,500
Idaho$99,500
Illinois$109,000
Indiana$93,500
Iowa$94,000
Kansas$93,500
Kentucky$100,000
Louisiana$98,500
Maine$93,000
Maryland$128,000
Michigan$98,500
Minnesota$110,500
Missouri$91,500
Montana$86,000
Nebraska$95,000
Nevada$110,500
New Hampshire$106,000
New Jersey$123,500
New Mexico$95,000
New York$118,000
Ohio$105,500
Oklahoma$94,000
Oregon$108,500
Rhode Island$112,000
Tennessee$96,500
Texas$108,500
Utah$105,000
Vermont$93,000
Virginia$120,000
Washington$111,500
Wisconsin$92,500
Wyoming$81,500
About this role

Network and Computer Systems Administrators is a professional role within the function in the Computer and Mathematical job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Network and Computer Systems Administratorss do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

  • Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
  • Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
  • Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.

Top skills: Systems Analysis Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking Troubleshooting Systems Evaluation

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay by experience level
Entry level$65,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$80,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$102,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$131,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$160,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-4.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
14,300
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

81,880 workers

$114,000

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

51,700 workers

$112,500

Educational Services

37,860 workers

$96,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

25,770 workers

$101,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

23,490 workers

$112,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

23,490 workers

$112,500

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

17,500 workers

$96,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

17,260 workers

$102,000

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

16,010 workers

$96,000

Elementary and Secondary Schools

15,530 workers

$94,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Network and Computer Systems Administrators pays 13% below the average across 38 roles in the Computer and Mathematical job family (family average $123,500).

Careers related to Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Network and Computer Systems Administrators make?

The average base salary for a Network and Computer Systems Administrators in the United States is $107,500 per year, or about $51.68 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $80,500 and $131,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Computer and Mathematical roles?

The Computer and Mathematical job family averages $123,500 across 38 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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