Network Administrator Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median network administrator in the Raleigh area earns $103,380 a year ($49.70 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($99,130) and 9% above the North Carolina median ($95,230). Half of the 2,730 network administrators there earn between $80,570 and $132,490.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,650 | $50,680 | $62,640 |
| 25th percentile | $80,570 | $72,090 | $78,010 |
| Median | $103,380 | $95,230 | $99,130 |
| 75th percentile | $132,490 | $124,100 | $126,640 |
| 90th percentile | $161,220 | $149,650 | $155,050 |
| Average | $107,070 | $97,580 | $103,680 |
| Jobs | 2,730 | 13,850 | 314,340 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 16th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for network administrator pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($133,360).
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- Charlotte, NC: $89,990
- 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.