Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $105,270 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.61
10th percentile $69,170
90th percentile $156,300
Employed locally 9,000
National median $96,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,170
    25th
    $85,440
    50th (median)
    $105,270
    75th
    $129,980
    90th
    $156,300

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary vs area income 113% Median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,030
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $108,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $106,690
    California $106,620
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $105,820

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $155,330
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,840
    Computer User Support Specialists $71,230
    Computer Systems Analysts $126,520
    Data Scientists $124,270
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $102,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Los Angeles, CA is $50.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 8.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $69,170 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,440.