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

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Washington is $103,990.

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

The Washington median is +8.4% versus the BLS national figure of $95,917.

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

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,770 and the 90th-percentile at $160,090, 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 Washington

Median annual$103,990

Mean annual$110,780

Range (10th to 90th)$63,770 to $160,090

Washington employment8,930

State vs national+8.4% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Washington 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 $81,550 and $130,370, with a median of $103,990.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 280 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $99,008. 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	39	$103,200
Level II — qualified	143	$99,008
Level III — experienced	39	$130,700
Level IV — fully competent	20	$152,500

Top employers filing for this role

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

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	System Administrator	27	$99,008
Amazon Web Services, Inc.	Support Engineer I-Ext	21	$105,000
People Tech Group, Inc	IT Consultant (Salesforce Admin)	20	$99,008
WIPRO LIMITED	Lead Administrator L1	14	$92,622
AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC.	SUPPORT ENGINEER II- EXTERNAL	11	$120,100
INFOSYS LIMITED	Infrastructure Consultant 2	10	$99,008
TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC	Systems Administrator	9	$99,008
Tata Consultancy Services Limited	System Administrator	8	$99,008
HCL AMERICA INC	Network Administrator - III	8	$116,324
T-Mobile USA, Inc.	Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture	7	$146,354

Recent sample filings

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

Systems Administrator at TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC
$92,623
RedmondDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-496626
Engineer Senior Technical Support at NVIDIA Corporation
$115,440
TacomaDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-493240
System Administrator at Tata Consultancy Services Limited
$92,622
BellevueDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-477522
Network Engineer at Global Connect Technologies Inc.
$69,805
BellevueDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-471672
E2E Service Expert 9983323 at Ericsson Inc.
$146,000
BellevueDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25344-470563
Network Administrator - II at AMERICAN IT SOLUTIONS INC.
$92,622
BellevueDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-465799
Support Engineer II-External at Amazon Web Services, Inc.
$137,000
SeattleDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-464249
System Admin/Engineer II at Amazon Advertising LLC
$142,800
SeattleDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-456999

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 Washington

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 Washington

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 168 certified offers. The most common variant is Network Administrator at a median of $99,008.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
Network Administrator	TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	26	$99,008
System Administrator	TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	24	$99,008
IT Consultant (Salesforce Admin)	People Tech Group, Inc	20	$99,008
Support Engineer II-External	AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC.	18	$113,130
Network Engineer	SERVESYS CORPORATION	13	$99,008
System Admin/Engineer	Amazon.com Services LLC	13	$140,000
Support Engineer I-Ext	Amazon Web Services, Inc.	13	$103,500
Systems Administrator	TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC	10	$99,008
Sr Engineer, Systems Architecture	T-Mobile USA, Inc.	9	$145,316
Infrastructure Consultant	INFOSYS LIMITED	8	$99,008
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	LTIMindtree Limited	7	$104,964
Lead Administrator L1	WIPRO LIMITED	7	$92,622

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

Pay by industry

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Washington, by industry

Median offered wage across 280 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $99,008.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Technology and software	TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED	223	$99,008
Retail and wholesale	AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC.	19	$120,100
Manufacturing	Cisco Systems, Inc.	16	$133,567
Professional services	Amazon Advertising LLC	12	$128,650
Finance and insurance	Liberty Mutual Technology Group Inc.	3	$165,610
Healthcare	MHM Support Services	3	$129,813
Education	Eastern Washington University	1	$85,764
Energy and utilities	Puget Sound Energy, Inc.	1	$145,636
Real estate	Weidner Property Management LLC	1	$160,000
Transportation and logistics	Geotab USA, Inc.	1	$120,000

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, Washington2023 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 Washington

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

Seattle$106,920

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Washington?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Washington is $103,990.
How does Washington compare to the national median for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?: The Washington median is +8.4% versus the BLS national figure of $95,917.
What is the salary range for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Washington?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,770 and the 90th-percentile at $160,090, 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.