Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $90,130 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.33
10th percentile $65,460
90th percentile $129,690
Employed locally 590
National median $96,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,460
    25th
    $78,250
    50th (median)
    $90,130
    75th
    $101,870
    90th
    $129,690

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary vs area income 133% Median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Network and Computer Systems Administrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $124,050
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $122,110
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $119,150
    District of Columbia $114,140

    Nearby metros — Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $104,670
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,400
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $101,600
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $99,570
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $97,630
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $96,820

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $125,450
    Computer User Support Specialists $47,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,640
    Information Security Analysts $136,290
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,990
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Network and Computer Systems Administrators make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Albuquerque, NM is $43.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.80 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries?

    The median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 6.9% below the national median of $96,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $65,460 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,250.