Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $100,480 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.31
10th percentile $62,400
90th percentile $158,500
Employed locally 11,780
National median $96,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,400
    25th
    $78,720
    50th (median)
    $100,480
    75th
    $127,730
    90th
    $158,500

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary vs area income 115% Median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary is 15% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $100,970
    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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$131,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other$121,050
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,550
    Computer Systems Analysts$117,040
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103,010
    Data Scientists$120,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Dallas, TX is $48.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Dallas, TX is 3.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $62,400 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,720.