Network Administrator Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median network administrator in the Detroit area earns $96,400 a year ($46.35 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($99,130) and 4% above the Michigan median ($92,750). Half of the 3,010 network administrators there earn between $78,520 and $117,970.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,880 | $63,100 | $62,640 |
| 25th percentile | $78,520 | $76,080 | $78,010 |
| Median | $96,400 | $92,750 | $99,130 |
| 75th percentile | $117,970 | $108,440 | $126,640 |
| 90th percentile | $140,110 | $133,900 | $155,050 |
| Average | $99,390 | $95,320 | $103,680 |
| Jobs | 3,010 | 6,900 | 314,340 |
Detroit, MI ranks 34th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for network administrator pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($133,360).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $93,440
- 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $106,290
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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.