Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,230 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.21
10th percentile $51,570
90th percentile $96,600
Employed locally 100
National median $96,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,570
    25th
    $60,380
    50th (median)
    $73,230
    75th
    $81,370
    90th
    $96,600

    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

    Related occupations in Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,940
    Software Developers $96,660
    Computer Occupations, All Other $73,110
    Computer Systems Analysts $80,930
    Data Scientists $78,160
    Information Security Analysts $84,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $35.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 24.3% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Network and Computer Systems Administrators (10th percentile) earn around $51,570 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,380.