Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Iowa
$90,730avg. a year
$43.62 an hour · 3,110 employed
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Iowa earn an average of $90,730 a year. That is $12,950 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $103,680. The best-paying metro area is Omaha, NE-IA at $96,220.
$84,500Median pay
$43.62Average hourly
+17%Avg. pay since 2020
#37Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Iowa metro areas
Average pay for network and computer systems administrators by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
1860 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$96,220
$46.26 an hour
21,000 jobs
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
$94,730
$45.54 an hour
3360 jobs
Cedar Rapids, IA
$92,530
$44.49 an hour
4220 jobs
Iowa City, IA
$91,460
$43.97 an hour
590 jobs
Ames, IA
$90,160
$43.35 an hour
6300 jobs
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
$87,750
$42.19 an hour
7110 jobs
Dubuque, IA
$86,480
$41.58 an hour
8150 jobs
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
$86,180
$41.43 an hour
9150 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$83,950
$40.36 an hour
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Iowa, charted
Pay over time
Iowa, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Iowa network and computer systems administrators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Iowa vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $103,680 | $49.85 |
| Iowa | $90,730 | $43.62 |
| Minnesota | $106,690 | $51.29 |
| Illinois | $105,450 | $50.70 |
| Nebraska | $91,640 | $44.06 |
| Wisconsin | $89,400 | $42.98 |
| Missouri | $88,280 | $42.44 |
Related jobs in Iowa
- Software Developers$118,780
- Computer User Support Specialists$60,620
- Computer Systems Analysts$96,130
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109,440
- Computer Network Support Specialists$67,600
- Information Security Analysts$119,800
Average pay, Iowa, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do network and computer systems administrators make in Iowa?
The average is $90,730 a year, and the median is $84,500. That is $12,950 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $103,680.
What is the hourly wage in Iowa?
$43.62 an hour on average; the median is $40.62.
Where in Iowa do they earn the most?
Omaha, NE-IA ($96,220), followed by Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA ($94,730). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($83,950).
How does Iowa rank?
Iowa ranks #37 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.