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 $93,220.

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

The Ohio median is -2.8% versus the BLS national figure of $95,917.

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

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,240 and the 90th-percentile at $138,390, 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 Ohio

Median annual$93,220

Mean annual$96,810

Range (10th to 90th)$59,240 to $138,390

Ohio employment15,950

State vs national-2.8% 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)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $75,080 and $116,860, with a median of $93,220.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 142 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.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	14	$68,268
Level II — qualified	77	$89,461
Level III — experienced	13	$110,406
Level IV — fully competent	19	$131,380

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.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	SA JC60 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators	15	$89,627
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	System Administrator	14	$89,627
Tata Consultancy Services Limited	System Administrator	7	$89,461
TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC	Systems Administrator	6	$84,013
JPMorgan Chase & Co.	Vice President, Lead Infrastructure Engineer	5	$135,480
INFOSYS LIMITED	Infrastructure Consultant 2	4	$89,627
LTIMindtree Limited	Network and Computer Systems Administrator	4	$103,847
Cardinal Health	Engineer, IT Network and Telecommunications	3	$100,339
SUMMIT BEND US CORPORATION	Network and Computer Systems Administrator	3	$65,000
WIPRO LIMITED	System Engineer L4	3	$89,461

Recent sample filings

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

Associate, Infrastructure Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
$128,200
ColumbusDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502444
Associate, Technology Support III at JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
$100,000
ColumbusDecided Dec 16, 2025I-203-25343-467254
Sr. Mgr. JC45 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
$112,902
BrooklynDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25344-470445
NETWORK ENGINEER W/ NETSCALER at SQUAD SOFTWARE, INC.
$84,427
COLUMBUSDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-458881
System Administrator at Tata Consultancy Services Limited
$84,323
MilfordDecided Dec 10, 2025I-200-25337-452735
Vice President, Technology Support Lead at JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
$131,300
ColumbusDecided Dec 4, 2025I-200-25331-442668
CRM Administrator 1 at Wright State University
$83,466
DaytonDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-434396
Infrastructure Consultant 3 at INFOSYS LIMITED
$100,339
PataskalaDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-431786

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 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.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Network and Computer Systems Administrators specialties in Ohio

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 86 certified offers. The most common variant is System Administrator at a median of $89,461.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
System Administrator	TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	19	$89,461
Network Engineer	Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc.	16	$89,750
SA JC60 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	9	$89,461
Systems Administrator	TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC	8	$85,363
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	LTIMindtree Limited	7	$87,300
Network Administrator	TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	7	$89,461
Sr. Mgr. JC45 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	6	$125,175
Vice President, Lead Infrastructure Engineer	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	5	$135,480
Engineer, IT Network and Telecommunications	Cardinal Health	5	$112,902
Infrastructure Consultant	INFOSYS LIMITED	4	$89,627

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 141 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $89,461.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Technology and software	COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP	95	$89,461
Retail and wholesale	Cardinal Health	15	$116,230
Professional services	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	14	$114,100
Manufacturing	Trimble Inc.	10	$102,801
Finance and insurance	The Huntington National Bank	2	$116,463
Energy and utilities	American Electric Power	2	$147,500
Education	Wright State University	1	$83,466
Healthcare	OhioHealth Corp.	1	$110,912
Transportation and logistics	Federal Express Corporation	1	$97,926

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 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Ohio2023 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 Ohio

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

Columbus$99,050
Cincinnati$98,690
Cleveland$93,080

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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 $93,220.
How does Ohio compare to the national median for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?: The Ohio median is -2.8% versus the BLS national figure of $95,917.
What is the salary range for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Ohio?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,240 and the 90th-percentile at $138,390, 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.