Network Administrator Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median network administrator in the Philadelphia area earns $100,460 a year ($48.30 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($99,130) and 17% above the Pennsylvania median ($86,140). Half of the 4,050 network administrators there earn between $78,200 and $125,750.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,960 | $61,380 | $62,640 |
| 25th percentile | $78,200 | $71,150 | $78,010 |
| Median | $100,460 | $86,140 | $99,130 |
| 75th percentile | $125,750 | $105,840 | $126,640 |
| 90th percentile | $148,110 | $130,160 | $155,050 |
| Average | $104,380 | $92,250 | $103,680 |
| Jobs | 4,050 | 7,750 | 314,340 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 26th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $80,440
- 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.