Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $100,970 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.54
10th percentile $61,820
90th percentile $157,300
Employed locally 4,880
National median $96,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,820
    25th
    $78,360
    50th (median)
    $100,970
    75th
    $128,670
    90th
    $157,300

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary vs area income 103% Median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary is 3% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,480
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,500
    Midland, TX $93,380
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,920
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $84,040
    Odessa, TX $81,810

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $133,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $124,150
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,740
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,550
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,990
    Data Scientists $122,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Austin, TX is $48.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Austin, TX is 4.3% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $61,820 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,360.