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Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Ohio

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Ohio. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$97,570
Mean annual$101,770
Range (10th to 90th)$62,170 to $143,780
Ohio employment15,130
State vs national-0.9% vs national

Salary distribution

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

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$62,17025TH$77,990MEDIAN$97,57075TH$128,93090TH$143,780

The middle 50% of workers earn between $77,990 and $128,930, with a median of $97,570.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 167 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $89,627. 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.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry15$68,536
Level II — qualified98$89,461
Level III — experienced18$101,670
Level IV — fully competent34$129,750

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPSA JC60 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators19$89,627
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITEDSystem Administrator18$89,544
Tata Consultancy Services LimitedSystem Administrator7$89,461
JPMorgan Chase & Co.Vice President, Lead Infrastructure Engineer6$133,430
TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INCSystems Administrator6$84,013
INFOSYS LIMITEDInfrastructure Consultant 25$89,627
INTELI PLATFORMS INC.NETWORK ENGINEER4$82,576
LTIMindtree LimitedNetwork and Computer Systems Administrator4$103,847
Cardinal HealthEngineer, IT Network and Telecommunications3$100,339
SUMMIT BEND US CORPORATIONNetwork and Computer Systems Administrator3$65,000

Recent sample filings

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

  • Network Engineer at DREVOL LLC
    $116,230
    ColumbusWage Level IVDecided I-200-26084-730371
  • CIM Engineer at LG CNS AMERICA INC
    $70,000
    JeffersonvilleWage Level IIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-722568
  • Consulting Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco Systems, Inc.
    $138,200
    Lewis CenterWage Level IIIDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26075-706707
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrator at COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC
    $84,500
    West Chester TownshipWage Level IIDecided Mar 19, 2026I-200-26071-699908
  • Manager JC50 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $101,670
    CincinnatiWage Level IIIDecided Mar 18, 2026I-200-26070-696577
  • Manager JC50 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $101,670
    Blue AshWage Level IIIDecided Mar 18, 2026I-200-26070-696542
  • Associate, Software Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    $126,400
    ColumbusWage Level IVDecided Mar 6, 2026I-200-26058-670513
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrator at COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC
    $84,500
    West Chester TownshipWage Level IIDecided Mar 4, 2026I-200-26056-664587

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.

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By seniority

Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay by experience level in Ohio

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.

Specialties

Network and Computer Systems Administrators specialties in Ohio

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 105 certified offers. The most common variant is System Administrator at a median of $89,544.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
System AdministratorTATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED22$89,544
Network EngineerINTELI PLATFORMS INC.19$89,500
SA JC60 - Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP11$89,461
Network AdministratorTATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED9$84,323
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorLTIMindtree Limited9$84,500
Manager JC50 - Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP8$119,018
Systems AdministratorTECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC8$85,363
Vice President, Lead Infrastructure EngineerJPMorgan Chase & Co.5$135,480
Infrastructure ConsultantINFOSYS LIMITED5$89,627
Engineer, IT Network and TelecommunicationsCardinal Health5$112,902
Network Security Engineer7-Eleven, Inc.4$99,934

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

Pay by industry

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Ohio, by industry

Median offered wage across 166 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $89,461.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP116$89,461
Retail and wholesaleCardinal Health15$116,230
Professional servicesJPMorgan Chase & Co.15$126,400
ManufacturingTrimble Inc.12$112,902
Finance and insuranceEncova Service Corp3$116,230
Energy and utilitiesAmerican Electric Power2$147,500
Transportation and logisticsFederal Express Corporation1$97,926
HealthcareOhioHealth Corp.1$110,912
EducationWright State University1$83,466

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

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Ohio over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Ohio2023 to 2025
$96,6602023$93,2202024$97,5702025

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)

  1. 01

    Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

  2. 02

    Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.

  3. 03

    Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.

  4. 04

    Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.

  5. 05

    Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.

  6. 06

    Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.

  7. 07

    Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.

  8. 08

    Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-4.2%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Ohio?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Ohio is $97,570.
How does Ohio compare to the national median for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?
The Ohio median is -0.9% versus the BLS national figure of $98,482.
What is the salary range for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Ohio?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $62,170 and the 90th-percentile at $143,780, 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.