How much does a network and computer systems administrator make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for network and computer systems administrators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $60.30 an hour or $10,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.30
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 9,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,450 | $37.72 | |
| 25th | $98,650 | $47.43 | |
| Median | $125,400 | $60.30 | |
| 75th | $153,200 | $73.66 | |
| 90th | $180,400 | $86.71 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for network and computer systems administrators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mathematician | $164,500 |
| Database Architect | $162,900 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $161,100 |
| Computer Network Architect | $159,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $156,600 |
| Software Developer | $154,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $149,000 |
| Actuary | $144,700 |
| Statistician | $136,700 |
| Web Developer | $134,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a network and computer systems administrator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $60.30 ($125,400 a year).
Do network and computer systems administrators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $125,400 against $99,130 nationally, 27% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $111,000, so Washington pays 13% more.
Where does Washington rank for network and computer systems administrator pay?
3 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a network and computer systems administrator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $180,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.