Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $101,990 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.03
10th percentile $64,970
90th percentile $148,740
Employed locally 2,690
National median $96,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,970
    25th
    $82,950
    50th (median)
    $101,990
    75th
    $124,940
    90th
    $148,740

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary vs area income 100% Median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary is 0% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $159,240
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,560
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,530
    Computer Systems Analysts $113,190
    Data Scientists $127,200
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $109,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in San Diego, CA is $49.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in San Diego, CA is 5.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $64,970 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,950.