Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $74,410 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.78
10th percentile $50,010
90th percentile $105,260
Employed locally 280
National median $96,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,010
    25th
    $61,830
    50th (median)
    $74,410
    75th
    $92,050
    90th
    $105,260

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary vs area income 142% Median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary is 42% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,500
    Midland, TX $93,380
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,920
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $84,040

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,780
    Software Developers $106,910
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,840
    Computer Systems Analysts $73,530
    Computer Network Support Specialists $54,730
    Data Scientists $83,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in McAllen, TX is $35.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in McAllen, TX is 23.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $50,010 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,830.