Network Administrator Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median network administrator in the Buffalo area earns $93,830 a year ($45.11 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($99,130) and 11% below the New York State median ($105,810). Half of the 970 network administrators there earn between $75,450 and $110,800.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,880 | $69,930 | $62,640 |
| 25th percentile | $75,450 | $83,630 | $78,010 |
| Median | $93,830 | $105,810 | $99,130 |
| 75th percentile | $110,800 | $134,390 | $126,640 |
| 90th percentile | $131,720 | $166,810 | $155,050 |
| Average | $96,610 | $113,900 | $103,680 |
| Jobs | 970 | 18,220 | 314,340 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 37th 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
- New York, NY: $119,390
- San Jose, CA: $133,360
- San Francisco, CA: $129,680
- Washington, DC: $125,430
- Baltimore, MD: $122,950
- Boston, MA: $116,770
- Los Angeles, CA: $106,290
- Columbus, OH: $105,750
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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.