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Network Administrator Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$83,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.22/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
8,470
public U.S. Median
$99,130
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$88,900 #44 of 51

Network Administrator pay in Wisconsin, explained

Network and systems administrators in Wisconsin earn a median of $83,650 per year ($40.22 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $99,130. Entry-level workers earn around $58,950, while the most experienced network and systems administrators reach about $128,580. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $83,650 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $83,650 is worth about $88,900 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #44 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Network Administrator pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,950
$28.34/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$83,650
$40.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,580
$61.82/hr

Network Administrator pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $83,650 $88,900
Minnesota $101,870 $103,294 −$18,220
Illinois $100,080 $100,122 −$16,430
Michigan $92,750 $96,397 −$9,100
Iowa $84,500 $96,283 −$850

Network Administrator in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do network and systems administrators make in Wisconsin?

Network and systems administrators in Wisconsin earn a median of $83,650 per year ($40.22 per hour), compared with $99,130 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay network and systems administrators well?

At $83,650, Wisconsin pays 16% below the national median for network and systems administrators. An estimated 8,470 work in the state.

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