Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $97,900 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.07
10th percentile $65,490
90th percentile $147,980
Employed locally 120
National median $96,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,490
    25th
    $74,060
    50th (median)
    $97,900
    75th
    $128,940
    90th
    $147,980

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary vs area income 105% Median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary is 5% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,010
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,490
    Computer Systems Analysts $107,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $103,230
    Web Developers $59,850
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $87,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $47.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 1.1% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $65,490 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,060.