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Network Administrator Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$86,450/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.56/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
930
public U.S. Median
$99,130
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$97,180 #21 of 51

Network Administrator pay in North Dakota, explained

Network and systems administrators in North Dakota earn a median of $86,450 per year ($41.56 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $99,130. Entry-level workers earn around $60,980, while the most experienced network and systems administrators reach about $120,650. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $86,450 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $86,450 is worth about $97,180 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #21 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Network Administrator pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,980
$29.32/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$86,450
$41.56/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$120,650
$58.00/hr

Network Administrator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $86,450 $97,180
Minnesota $101,870 $103,294 −$15,420
Montana $80,950 $85,530 +$5,500
South Dakota $75,010 $84,675 +$11,440

Network Administrator in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do network and systems administrators make in North Dakota?

Network and systems administrators in North Dakota earn a median of $86,450 per year ($41.56 per hour), compared with $99,130 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay network and systems administrators well?

At $86,450, North Dakota pays 13% below the national median for network and systems administrators. An estimated 930 work in the state.

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