Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Des Moines-West Des Moines

In Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA), the median pay for network and computer systems administrators is $43.17 an hour ($89,800 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.

$43.17Median hourly pay
$74,080–$109,990Middle half of workers, yearly
1,000People in this job in Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA)

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($99,130). It is 6% higher than the Iowa median ($84,500).

Pay range for network and computer systems administrators in Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$29.86$62,100
25% of workers$35.62$74,080
Half of workers (median)$43.17$89,800
75% of workers$52.88$109,990
90% of workers$63.45$131,980

Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cedar Rapids$93,480360
Des Moines-West Des Moines (this page)$89,8001,000
Iowa City$87,770220
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$83,820300
Dubuque$83,180110
Waterloo-Cedar Falls$82,260150
Ames$78,03090
Sioux City$77,140150

Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for network and computer systems administrators

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -4.1% over ten years, declining · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Des Moines-West Des Moines (IA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Software Developers$126,460
Computer Systems Analysts$102,070
Computer User Support Specialists$59,450
Computer Occupations, All Other$109,490

Other job titles for this job

Network ManagerNetwork AnalystNetwork Control AnalystNetwork SpecialistSystems AdminApplication Systems AdministratorComputer Systems Security AdministratorComputer Systems Security AdminE-mail System AdministratorEnterprise Systems AdministratorHardware Installation CoordinatorInternetwork Expert

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