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Network and Computer Systems Administrators

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Network and Computer Systems Administrators

National Avg Annual Salary

$101,190

National Avg Hourly Wage

$48.65

National Total Employment

318,570

Top Metro Avg Salary

$133,560

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Highest Paying State

Maryland leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $122,000.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 34,640 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA shows an average annual salary of $133,560.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 19,080 jobs.

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Top States for Network and Computer Systems Administrators

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Maryland MD $122,000 8,760 Open
District of Columbia DC $118,910 1,480 Open
California CA $114,500 28,730 Open
Virginia VA $113,980 13,830 Open
New York NY $111,440 19,770 Open
Washington WA $110,780 8,930 Open
Massachusetts MA $110,010 7,440 Open
Connecticut CT $107,330 2,050 Open
New Jersey NJ $106,960 10,300 Open
Rhode Island RI $106,660 1,370 Open

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