Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in New York
$113,900avg. a year
$54.76 an hour · 18,220 employed
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in New York earn an average of $113,900 a year. That is $10,220 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $103,680. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $122,580.
$105,810Median pay
$54.76Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#7Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying New York metro areas
Average pay for network and computer systems administrators by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
117,690 jobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$122,580
$58.94 an hour
270 jobs
Elmira, NY
$99,370
$47.78 an hour
3380 jobs
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
$97,740
$46.99 an hour
41,130 jobs
Rochester, NY
$97,510
$46.88 an hour
51,060 jobs
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
$96,900
$46.59 an hour
6970 jobs
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
$96,610
$46.45 an hour
7520 jobs
Syracuse, NY
$95,950
$46.13 an hour
8150 jobs
Ithaca, NY
$95,380
$45.86 an hour
990 jobs
Kingston, NY
$95,360
$45.85 an hour
1090 jobs
Glens Falls, NY
$93,750
$45.07 an hour
11220 jobs
Binghamton, NY
$90,220
$43.37 an hour
12250 jobs
Utica-Rome, NY
$88,190
$42.40 an hour
1350 jobs
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
$80,290
$38.60 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in New York, charted
Pay over time
New York, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where New York network and computer systems administrators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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New York vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $103,680 | $49.85 |
| New York | $113,900 | $54.76 |
| New Jersey | $119,390 | $57.40 |
| Massachusetts | $118,240 | $56.84 |
| Connecticut | $111,730 | $53.71 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,250 | $44.35 |
| Vermont | $90,080 | $43.31 |
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- Software Developers$163,820
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- Information Security Analysts$144,720
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$122,950
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do network and computer systems administrators make in New York?
The average is $113,900 a year, and the median is $105,810. That is $10,220 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $103,680.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$54.76 an hour on average; the median is $50.87.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($122,580), followed by Elmira, NY ($99,370). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Watertown-Fort Drum, NY ($80,290).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #7 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.