What is the median salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Minnesota?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Minnesota is $96,560.

How does Minnesota compare to the national median for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?

The Minnesota median is +0.7% versus the BLS national figure of $95,917.

What is the salary range for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Minnesota?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $64,730 and the 90th-percentile at $133,100, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Network and Computer Systems Administrators a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -4.2% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in Minnesota

Median annual$96,560

Mean annual$98,600

Range (10th to 90th)$64,730 to $133,100

Minnesota employment4,420

State vs national+0.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Minnesota network and computer systems administrators fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $79,250 and $116,100, with a median of $96,560.

Real disclosed salaries

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Minnesota: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 72 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $88,100. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	5	$72,530
Level II — qualified	37	$88,046
Level III — experienced	8	$101,892
Level IV — fully competent	11	$143,481

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Minnesota. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	System Administrator	8	$88,046
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	Manager JC50 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators	7	$99,986
INTELI PLATFORMS INC.	PRINCIPAL NETWORK ENGINEER	4	$88,046
INFOSYS LIMITED	Infrastructure Consultant 2 - Network and Desktop Support	3	$88,046
WIPRO LIMITED	Lead Administrator L1	2	$129,023
INTELENT INC (f.k.a SILICON STAFF IT SERVICES INC)	WEB AND APPLICATION SERVER ADMINISTRATOR	2	$100,199
U.S. Bank National Association	Systems Engineer Sr.	2	$118,856
BEST BUY CO., INC.	Web Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud & Platform Messaging)	2	$184,689
Epsilon Data Management LLC	Senior Professional, Big Data Administration	2	$158,209
Accenture LLP	Custom Software Engineering Specialist	2	$127,740

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

IT Business Analyst 2 at University of Minnesota
$78,117
MinneapolisDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-504125
Lead Administrator L1 at WIPRO LIMITED
$170,000
Inver Grove HeightsDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501242
Network Administrator at Tata Consultancy Services Limited
$84,739
WayzataDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-489453
IT Dev OPS Engineer at FASTENAL COMPANY
$65,000
WinonaDecided Nov 19, 2025I-200-25316-399915
Staff DevOps Engineer at Koko Home, Inc.
$175,000
VictoriaDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25311-386055
Unix/Linux Service Engineer II at INDU LLC
$88,100
Arden HillsDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-376335
SOFTWARE ENGINEER at CARE IT SERVICES INC.
$84,739
ST. PAULDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-376892
WEB AND APPLICATION SERVER ADMINISTRATOR at INTELENT INC (f.k.a SILICON STAFF IT SERVICES INC)
$100,199
ROSEMOUNTDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-361686

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay by experience level in Minnesota

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Network and Computer Systems Administrators specialties in Minnesota

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 34 certified offers. The most common variant is Network Administrator at a median of $88,046.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
Network Administrator	TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	9	$88,046
PRINCIPAL NETWORK ENGINEER	INTELI PLATFORMS INC.	7	$88,046
System Administrator	TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	5	$88,046
Manager JC50 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	4	$101,785
SOFTWARE ENGINEER	CARE IT SERVICES INC.	3	$72,530
WEB AND APPLICATION SERVER ADMINISTRATOR	INTELENT INC (f.k.a SILICON STAFF IT SERVICES INC)	3	$100,199
SA JC60 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	3	$88,046

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Minnesota, by industry

Median offered wage across 72 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $88,046.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Technology and software	TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	53	$88,046
Professional services	Accenture LLP	5	$107,800
Finance and insurance	U.S. Bank National Association	4	$117,156
Manufacturing	ABBOTT LABORATORIES	3	$110,000
Retail and wholesale	BEST BUY CO., INC.	3	$184,689
Education	University of Minnesota	2	$74,058
Government and public sector	County of Blue Earth	1	$82,472
Healthcare	Group Health, Inc.	1	$111,488

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Minnesota over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Minnesota2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None

Top skills (O*NET)

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
4.9 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
3.9 / 5
Systems Analysis
Technical
3.9 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
3.9 / 5
Judgment and Decision Making
Technical
3.9 / 5
Information Ordering
Ability
3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
02
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
03
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
04
Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
05
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
06
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.
07
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
08
Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-4.2%

Projected annual openings

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BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Top metros in Minnesota

Metro-level salary data for network and computer systems administrators in major Minnesota metropolitan areas.

Minneapolis$96,970

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Minnesota?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Minnesota is $96,560.
How does Minnesota compare to the national median for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?: The Minnesota median is +0.7% versus the BLS national figure of $95,917.
What is the salary range for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Minnesota?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $64,730 and the 90th-percentile at $133,100, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Network and Computer Systems Administrators a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -4.2% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.