Network Administrator Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median network administrator in the Columbus area earns $105,750 a year ($50.84 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($99,130) and 8% above the Ohio median ($97,570). Half of the 3,970 network administrators there earn between $82,170 and $143,780.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,780 | $62,170 | $62,640 |
| 25th percentile | $82,170 | $77,990 | $78,010 |
| Median | $105,750 | $97,570 | $99,130 |
| 75th percentile | $143,780 | $128,930 | $126,640 |
| 90th percentile | $143,780 | $143,780 | $155,050 |
| Average | $111,350 | $101,770 | $103,680 |
| Jobs | 3,970 | 15,130 | 314,340 |
Columbus, OH ranks 8th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for network administrator pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($133,360).
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- Cincinnati, OH: $101,530
- Cleveland, OH: $96,140
- San Jose, CA: $133,360
- San Francisco, CA: $129,680
- Washington, DC: $125,430
- Baltimore, MD: $122,950
- New York, NY: $119,390
- Boston, MA: $116,770
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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.