How Much Does an It Administrator Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$99,130
IT administrators in the U.S. earn a median of $99,130 a year, or $47.66 an hour. Half of IT administrators earn more than $99,130 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $155,050.
Pay percentiles for IT administrators
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30.11 | $62,640 |
| 25th | $37.51 | $78,010 |
| 50th (median) | $47.66 | $99,130 |
| 75th | $60.89 | $126,640 |
| 90th | $74.55 | $155,050 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Network and Computer Systems Administrators (SOC 15-1244). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for IT administrators
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $118,290 | $56.87 | +19% |
| New Jersey | $116,420 | $55.97 | +17% |
| Massachusetts | $110,980 | $53.36 | +12% |
| District of Columbia | $110,970 | $53.35 | +12% |
| Virginia | $109,610 | $52.70 | +11% |
| California | $106,440 | $51.18 | +7% |
| Connecticut | $105,880 | $50.90 | +7% |
| New York | $105,810 | $50.87 | +7% |
| Washington | $103,910 | $49.96 | +5% |
| Nevada | $103,440 | $49.73 | +4% |
| United States | $99,130 | $47.66 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many IT administrators are there?
BLS counts about 314,340 IT administrators employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Network and Computer Systems Administrators”. The most jobs are in Texas (34,840), Florida (26,890) and California (26,170).
The mean (average) annual wage is $103,680, higher than the median of $99,130.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,261
- Biweekly
- $3,813
- Weekly
- $1,906
- Daily (8 hours)
- $381
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do IT administrators make an hour?
The median hourly wage for IT administrators is $47.66. The middle 50% earn between $37.51 and $60.89 an hour.
Which state pays IT administrators the most?
Maryland has the highest median wage for IT administrators at $118,290, +19% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for IT administrators?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of IT administrators earn less than $62,640 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.