Network Administrator Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median network administrator in the San Francisco area earns $129,680 a year ($62.35 an hour), 31% above the U.S. median ($99,130) and 22% above the California median ($106,440). Half of the 3,910 network administrators there earn between $100,850 and $163,550.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,760 | $72,400 | $62,640 |
| 25th percentile | $100,850 | $88,680 | $78,010 |
| Median | $129,680 | $106,440 | $99,130 |
| 75th percentile | $163,550 | $134,190 | $126,640 |
| 90th percentile | $193,250 | $166,730 | $155,050 |
| Average | $134,080 | $115,210 | $103,680 |
| Jobs | 3,910 | 26,170 | 314,340 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for network administrator pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($133,360).
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- San Jose, CA: $133,360
- Los Angeles, CA: $106,290
- San Diego, CA: $105,170
- Washington, DC: $125,430
- Baltimore, MD: $122,950
- New York, NY: $119,390
- Boston, MA: $116,770
- 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.