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Network Administrator Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$118,290/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$56.87/hr
▲ 19% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
9,230
public U.S. Median
$99,130
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$112,701 #1 of 51

Network Administrator pay in Maryland, explained

Network and systems administrators in Maryland earn a median of $118,290 per year ($56.87 per hour), which is 19% above the national median of $99,130. Entry-level workers earn around $71,990, while the most experienced network and systems administrators reach about $177,720. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $118,290 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $118,290 is worth about $112,701 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Network Administrator pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,990
$34.61/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$118,290
$56.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$177,720
$85.44/hr

Network Administrator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $118,290 $112,701
District of Columbia $110,970 $100,973 +$7,320
Virginia $109,610 $108,413 +$8,680
Delaware $94,200 $94,381 +$24,090
Pennsylvania $86,140 $88,284 +$32,150
West Virginia $74,490 $83,232 +$43,800

Network Administrator in Maryland: FAQ

How much do network and systems administrators make in Maryland?

Network and systems administrators in Maryland earn a median of $118,290 per year ($56.87 per hour), compared with $99,130 nationally.

Does Maryland pay network and systems administrators well?

At $118,290, Maryland pays 19% above the national median for network and systems administrators. An estimated 9,230 work in the state.

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