Network Engineer Salary (2026): How Much Do Network and Computer Systems Administrators Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$98,482
Per Hour$47.35
Total Jobs$314,320
Highest Paying StateMaryland

Network Engineer Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1Maryland$118,290▲ 20%$9,230
2New Jersey$116,420▲ 18%$9,280
3Massachusetts$110,980▲ 13%$8,270
4District of Columbia$110,970▲ 13%$1,320
5Virginia$109,610▲ 11%$12,430
6California$106,440▲ 8%$26,170
7Connecticut$105,880▲ 8%$2,170
8New York$105,810▲ 7%$18,220
9Washington$103,910▲ 6%$8,600
10Nevada$103,440▲ 5%$1,980
11Colorado$103,370▲ 5%$8,360
12Rhode Island$103,100▲ 5%$1,060
13Oregon$102,000▲ 4%$4,880
14Minnesota$101,870▲ 3%$4,550
15Hawaii$101,450▲ 3%$1,490
16Texas$101,240▲ 3%$34,840
17New Hampshire$100,230▲ 2%$1,660
18Illinois$100,080▲ 2%$9,820
19Ohio$97,570▼ 1%$15,130
20Alaska$97,500▼ 1%$920
21Georgia$97,170▼ 1%$9,190
22Utah$95,820▼ 3%$2,050
23North Carolina$95,230▼ 3%$13,850
24Florida$95,200▼ 3%$26,890
25Delaware$94,200▼ 4%$850
26Michigan$92,750▼ 6%$6,900
27South Carolina$92,520▼ 6%$3,580
28Idaho$91,880▼ 7%$1,010
29New Mexico$90,790▼ 8%$1,220
30Arizona$90,280▼ 8%$5,810
31Louisiana$90,160▼ 8%$1,790
32Tennessee$88,100▼ 11%$5,070
33Kentucky$87,020▼ 12%$2,800
34North Dakota$86,450▼ 12%$930
35Pennsylvania$86,140▼ 13%$7,750
36Vermont$86,020▼ 13%$560
37Nebraska$84,700▼ 14%$1,560
38Indiana$84,550▼ 14%$4,310
39Iowa$84,500▼ 14%$3,110
40Oklahoma$83,990▼ 15%$2,580
41Maine$83,890▼ 15%$920
42Wisconsin$83,650▼ 15%$8,470
43Kansas$83,340▼ 15%$4,100
44Arkansas$81,590▼ 17%$1,750
45Alabama$81,400▼ 17%$5,040
46Montana$80,950▼ 18%$850
47Missouri$80,870▼ 18%$5,810
48Mississippi$79,990▼ 19%$1,380
49Wyoming$75,220▼ 24%$610
50South Dakota$75,010▼ 24%$1,690
51West Virginia$74,490▼ 24%$1,510

FAQ

How much does a Network Engineer make?

The national median annual salary for network and computer systems administrators is $98,482, about $47.35 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays network and computer systems administrators the most?

Maryland tops the list at $118,290 per year.

What state pays network and computer systems administrators the least?

West Virginia has the lowest median at $74,490.

How much does a Network Engineer make per hour?

At the national median, network and computer systems administrators earn about $47.35 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most network and computer systems administrators employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of network and computer systems administrators include Texas.