Network Administrator Salary in Washington, DC
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The median network administrator in the Washington area earns $125,430 a year ($60.30 an hour), 27% above the U.S. median ($99,130). Half of the 9,920 network administrators there earn between $98,650 and $153,220.
Median $125,430
10th: $78,45090th: $180,360
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,450 | $62,640 |
| 25th percentile | $98,650 | $78,010 |
| Median | $125,430 | $99,130 |
| 75th percentile | $153,220 | $126,640 |
| 90th percentile | $180,360 | $155,050 |
| Average | $126,330 | $103,680 |
| Jobs | 9,920 | 314,340 |
Washington, DC ranks 3rd 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
- San Jose, CA: $133,360
- San Francisco, CA: $129,680
- Baltimore, MD: $122,950
- New York, NY: $119,390
- Boston, MA: $116,770
- Los Angeles, CA: $106,290
- Columbus, OH: $105,750
- Hartford, CT: $105,580
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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.