Network Administrator Salary in Boston, MA
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The median network administrator in the Boston area earns $116,770 a year ($56.14 an hour), 18% above the U.S. median ($99,130) and 5% above the Massachusetts median ($110,980). Half of the 6,760 network administrators there earn between $95,490 and $138,710.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,730 | $76,750 | $62,640 |
| 25th percentile | $95,490 | $91,950 | $78,010 |
| Median | $116,770 | $110,980 | $99,130 |
| 75th percentile | $138,710 | $136,810 | $126,640 |
| 90th percentile | $169,530 | $168,910 | $155,050 |
| Average | $120,430 | $118,240 | $103,680 |
| Jobs | 6,760 | 8,270 | 314,340 |
Boston, MA ranks 6th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for network administrator pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($133,360).
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Check my payNetwork administrator pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $133,360
- San Francisco, CA: $129,680
- Washington, DC: $125,430
- Baltimore, MD: $122,950
- New York, NY: $119,390
- Los Angeles, CA: $106,290
- Columbus, OH: $105,750
- Hartford, CT: $105,580
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.