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Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Texas

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heat43/100

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 April 27, 2026
Median annual$94,170
Mean annual$98,170
Range (10th to 90th)$57,800 to $146,860
Texas employment34,640
State vs national-1.8% vs national

Salary distribution

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

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$57,80025TH$72,750MEDIAN$94,17075TH$122,35090TH$146,860

The middle 50% of workers earn between $72,750 and $122,350, with a median of $94,170.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 1,000 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $86,965. 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 — entry124$62,681
Level II — qualified500$84,261
Level III — experienced79$105,102
Level IV — fully competent90$125,700

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
INFOSYS LIMITEDInfrastructure Consultant 257$84,261
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITEDSystem Administrator32$86,424
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPSA JC60 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators30$93,226
WIPRO LIMITEDLead Administrator L128$84,261
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Senior Technical Support Engineer, Focused Services24$126,000
Tata Consultancy Services LimitedSystem Administrator22$86,227
LTIMindtree LimitedNetwork and Computer Systems Administrator21$101,837
INTELI PLATFORMS INC.NETWORK ENGINEER17$86,424
Cisco Systems, Inc.Technical Consulting Engineer16$120,000
SYNAPSIQ LLCNetwork and Computer Systems Administrator16$61,548

Recent sample filings

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

  • Manager, Software Development & Engineering at Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.
    $150,000
    AustinDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25357-504419
  • DevOps Engineer at Intellan Technologies LLC
    $86,965
    IrivingDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501935
  • App/Cloud Support Manager at Accenture LLP
    $143,800
    HoustonDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500702
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators - KBGFJG178852-6 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
    $82,106
    San AntonioDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500821
  • Network Engineer (SERVLLGX0135) at SERVESYS CORPORATION
    $87,000
    Oak PointDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501584
  • Senior IT Specialist, Lab Infrastructure at Calix, Inc.
    $123,219
    RichardsonDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25357-504272
  • SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR at DOTCOM TEAM LLC
    $100,000
    LEANDERDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501451
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators - KBGFJG178852-6 at Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
    $82,106
    San AntonioDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500822

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 Texas

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 Texas

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 480 certified offers. The most common variant is Network Engineer at a median of $84,261.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Network EngineerINTELI PLATFORMS INC.145$84,261
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorSYNAPSIQ LLC50$70,750
System AdministratorTATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED49$86,424
Infrastructure ConsultantINFOSYS LIMITED44$83,283
Network AdministratorTATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED41$86,424
Technical Support EngineerPalo Alto Networks, Inc.28$109,082
Systems AdministratorTECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC27$86,029
Lead Administrator L1WIPRO LIMITED25$84,261
DevOps EngineerAncile Inc23$84,261
Systems EngineerInvences Inc18$86,965
Manager JC50 - Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP16$102,502
Software EngineerHexaware Technologies, Inc.14$86,700

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

Pay by industry

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Texas, by industry

Median offered wage across 986 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $86,424.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareINFOSYS LIMITED772$86,424
Professional servicesSYNAPSIQ LLC72$84,131
ManufacturingCisco Systems, Inc.50$114,100
Finance and insuranceUnited Services Automobile Association39$133,000
Retail and wholesaleAMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC.28$119,499
Transportation and logisticsAmerican Airlines, Inc.9$105,102
HealthcareDOMINION FAMILY HEALTHCARE PLLC6$81,545
EducationHarmony Public Schools5$85,707
Energy and utilitiesXTO Energy Inc.2$149,855
Government and public sectorCity of Tyler2$90,233
Real estateMadera Residential LLC1$125,535

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, Texas2023 to 2024
$92,3602023$94,1702024

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, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Top metros in Texas

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Texas?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Texas is $94,170.
How does Texas compare to the national median for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?
The Texas median is -1.8% versus the BLS national figure of $95,917.
What is the salary range for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Texas?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $57,800 and the 90th-percentile at $146,860, 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.