Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $96,500 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.39
10th percentile $57,800
90th percentile $143,740
Employed locally 6,780
National median $96,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,800
    25th
    $75,600
    50th (median)
    $96,500
    75th
    $125,280
    90th
    $143,740

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary vs area income 120% Median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary is 20% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,480
    Midland, TX $93,380
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,920
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $84,040
    Odessa, TX $81,810

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$127,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other$104,330
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,060
    Computer Systems Analysts$114,260
    Data Scientists$100,420
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$99,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Houston, TX is $46.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Houston, TX is 0.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $57,800 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,600.