Network and Computer Systems Administrators
SOC 15-1244 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators is $95,360, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $100,580, and an estimated 323,020 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +12.4% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -4.5% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will shrink 4.2% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,360 | $95,360 | 323,020 |
| 2022 | $90,520 | $94,246 | 325,930 |
| 2021 | $80,600 | $90,634 | 316,760 |
| 2020 | $84,810 | $99,848 | 339,560 |
Nominal change
+12.4%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-4.5%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
-4.2%
Declining
Employment 2024
331,500
Projected 2034
317,700
Annual Openings
14,300
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Network and Computer Systems Administrators earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $95,360. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $110,140 | +15.5% | 1,710 |
| Maryland | $107,690 | +12.9% | 8,040 |
| Rhode Island | $107,640 | +12.9% | 1,420 |
| California | $106,450 | +11.6% | 29,130 |
| Washington | $104,060 | +9.1% | 7,540 |
| New Jersey | $103,850 | +8.9% | 11,030 |
| Colorado | $103,430 | +8.5% | 10,880 |
| Virginia | $103,030 | +8% | 15,040 |
| New York | $102,900 | +7.9% | 20,020 |
| Massachusetts | $102,250 | +7.2% | 7,480 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$58,680
25th Pct
$74,400
Median
$95,360
75th Pct
$121,910
90th Pct
$148,710
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | TX | 16 | $98,062 |
| WIPRO LIMITED | TX | 12 | $77,667 |
| FIS Management Services, LLC | FL | 12 | $125,000 |
| LTIMindtree Limited | TX | 12 | $115,800 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | TX | 11 | $77,667 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | TX | 11 | $82,856 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | FL | 9 | $92,269 |
| SERVESYS CORPORATION | TX | 8 | $85,000 |
| HCL AMERICA INC | WA | 7 | $93,974 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | IN | 7 | $78,759 |
| WIPRO LIMITED | IL | 7 | $77,584 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | GA | 7 | $135,000 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | NC | 6 | $101,502 |
| LTIMINDTREE Limited | WA | 6 | $113,300 |
| WIPRO LIMITED | MO | 6 | $76,461 |
| FIS Management Services, LLC | TX | 5 | $125,000 |
| Bahwan Cybertek Inc. | AL | 5 | $65,000 |
| Hughes Network Systems LLC | MD | 5 | $98,401 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | NC | 5 | $136,650 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | VA | 5 | $81,640 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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