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Network Administrator Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$80,950/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.92/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
850
public U.S. Median
$99,130
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,530 #48 of 51

Network Administrator pay in Montana, explained

Network and systems administrators in Montana earn a median of $80,950 per year ($38.92 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $99,130. Entry-level workers earn around $60,890, while the most experienced network and systems administrators reach about $108,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $80,950 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $80,950 is worth about $85,530 in national buying power — ranking Montana #48 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Network Administrator pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,890
$29.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,950
$38.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,290
$52.06/hr

Network Administrator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $80,950 $85,530
Idaho $91,880 $96,215 −$10,930
North Dakota $86,450 $97,180 −$5,500
Wyoming $75,220 $81,151 +$5,730
South Dakota $75,010 $84,675 +$5,940

Network Administrator in Montana: FAQ

How much do network and systems administrators make in Montana?

Network and systems administrators in Montana earn a median of $80,950 per year ($38.92 per hour), compared with $99,130 nationally.

Does Montana pay network and systems administrators well?

At $80,950, Montana pays 18% below the national median for network and systems administrators. An estimated 850 work in the state.

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