Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Durham-Chapel Hill

In Durham-Chapel Hill (NC), the median pay for network and computer systems administrators is $53.19 an hour ($110,640 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.

$53.19Median hourly pay

$81,710–$140,280Middle half of workers, yearly

1,270People in this job in Durham-Chapel Hill (NC)

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($99,130). It is 16% higher than the North Carolina median ($95,230).

Pay range for network and computer systems administrators in Durham-Chapel Hill (NC)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$31.34	$65,200
25% of workers	$39.29	$81,710
Half of workers (median)	$53.19	$110,640
75% of workers	$67.44	$140,280
90% of workers	$80.02	$166,440

Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Durham-Chapel Hill (this page)	$110,640	1,270
Raleigh-Cary	$103,380	2,730
Wilmington	$99,060	430
Greenville	$98,840	150
Asheville	$95,230	370
Winston-Salem	$94,550	450
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia	$89,990	4,180
Rocky Mount	$88,790	70
Greensboro-High Point	$88,580	760
Fayetteville	$87,920	260
Burlington	$87,660	80
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton	$80,970	220
Goldsboro	$80,880	60
Jacksonville	$79,690	80
Pinehurst-Southern Pines	$78,330	100

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Durham-Chapel Hill (NC)

Job	Median yearly pay
Software Developers	$135,620
Computer Systems Analysts	$106,410
Computer User Support Specialists	$71,750
Computer Occupations, All Other	$126,300

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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