Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Alabama
$89,490avg. a year
$43.03 an hour · 5,040 employed
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Alabama earn an average of $89,490 a year. That is $14,190 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $103,680. The best-paying metro area is Huntsville, AL at $103,190.
$81,400Median pay
$43.03Average hourly
+16%Avg. pay since 2020
#43Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for network and computer systems administrators by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
11,160 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$103,190
$49.61 an hour
21,290 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$92,350
$44.40 an hour
3190 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$90,480
$43.50 an hour
4150 jobs
Auburn-Opelika, AL
$84,560
$40.65 an hour
5210 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$82,960
$39.89 an hour
6120 jobs
Decatur, AL
$82,760
$39.79 an hour
7110 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$82,700
$39.76 an hour
8360 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$82,320
$39.58 an hour
960 jobs
Anniston-Oxford, AL
$80,040
$38.48 an hour
10380 jobs
Mobile, AL
$79,950
$38.44 an hour
11130 jobs
Dothan, AL
$79,460
$38.20 an hour
1230 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$74,920
$36.02 an hour
1360 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$74,560
$35.85 an hour
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Alabama network and computer systems administrators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $103,680 | $49.85 |
| Alabama | $89,490 | $43.03 |
| Georgia | $101,590 | $48.84 |
| Florida | $97,460 | $46.85 |
| Tennessee | $93,150 | $44.78 |
| Mississippi | $88,760 | $42.67 |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Software Developers$122,840
- Computer User Support Specialists$53,100
- Computer Systems Analysts$107,430
- Computer Occupations, All Other$106,400
- Information Security Analysts$119,070
- Computer Network Architects$128,680
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do network and computer systems administrators make in Alabama?
The average is $89,490 a year, and the median is $81,400. That is $14,190 (14%) less than the U.S. average of $103,680.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$43.03 an hour on average; the median is $39.14.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Huntsville, AL ($103,190), followed by Birmingham, AL ($92,350). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL ($74,560).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #43 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 15-1244. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national network and computer systems administrators page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.