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Best states for a network security administrator
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It seems like network security administrators are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for network security administrators aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for network security administrators. We found that Washington is the best state in the nation for network security administrators, and people in Windsor earn the most in the field.
Washington is the best state for jobs for network security administrators, and Arkansas is the worst. The most common pay in Washington is $91,873, while the median pay in Arkansas is $67,601.We found that Washington is the best state for network security administrator jobs, whereas Arkansas is the worst.
10 best states for network security administrators in 2026
1. Washington
Total network security administrator jobs: 1,713 Average annual salary: $91,873 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
2. Rhode Island
Total network security administrator jobs: 301 Average annual salary: $84,228 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
3. Oregon
Total network security administrator jobs: 963 Average annual salary: $89,981 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
4. Virginia
Total network security administrator jobs: 2,465 Average annual salary: $89,092 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
5. Nevada
Total network security administrator jobs: 474 Average annual salary: $87,254 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
6. Maryland
Total network security administrator jobs: 1,871 Average annual salary: $91,738 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 1.45
7. Pennsylvania
Total network security administrator jobs: 2,831 Average annual salary: $81,305 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
8. District of Columbia
Total network security administrator jobs: 529 Average annual salary: $93,590 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.55
9. Delaware
Total network security administrator jobs: 265 Average annual salary: $86,881 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
10. New Hampshire
Total network security administrator jobs: 389 Average annual salary: $82,837 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
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Detailed list of the best states for a network security administrator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $91,873 | $63,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,713 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $84,228 | $60,000 | 1,059,639 | 301 |
| 3 | Oregon | $89,981 | $62,000 | 4,142,776 | 963 |
| 4 | Virginia | $89,092 | $65,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,465 |
| 5 | Nevada | $87,254 | $60,000 | 2,998,039 | 474 |
| 6 | Maryland | $91,738 | $66,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,871 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $81,305 | $58,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,831 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $93,590 | $68,000 | 693,972 | 529 |
| 9 | Delaware | $86,881 | $62,000 | 961,939 | 265 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $82,837 | $60,000 | 1,342,795 | 389 |
| 11 | Arizona | $79,026 | $56,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,547 |
| 12 | Idaho | $83,872 | $58,000 | 1,716,943 | 296 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $83,562 | $60,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,892 |
| 14 | Texas | $79,872 | $57,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,654 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $83,671 | $60,000 | 3,588,184 | 691 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $78,718 | $57,000 | 1,815,857 | 273 |
| 17 | New York | $81,955 | $59,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,180 |
| 18 | California | $93,494 | $64,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,997 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $77,556 | $55,000 | 2,088,070 | 438 |
| 20 | Kansas | $79,683 | $59,000 | 2,913,123 | 529 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $75,201 | $55,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,334 |
| 22 | Ohio | $75,574 | $55,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,092 |
| 23 | Utah | $80,583 | $56,000 | 3,101,833 | 532 |
| 24 | Maine | $79,937 | $58,000 | 1,335,907 | 211 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $76,387 | $54,000 | 579,315 | 115 |
| 26 | Illinois | $75,708 | $55,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,906 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $74,978 | $55,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,577 |
| 28 | Vermont | $74,893 | $54,000 | 623,657 | 173 |
| 29 | Indiana | $73,072 | $54,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,190 |
| 30 | Alabama | $70,928 | $52,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,028 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $75,498 | $54,000 | 4,684,333 | 513 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | $80,224 | $58,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,298 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $71,516 | $51,000 | 2,984,100 | 491 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $72,959 | $53,000 | 1,920,076 | 442 |
| 35 | Michigan | $73,502 | $53,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,316 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $75,459 | $58,000 | 1,427,538 | 168 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $73,020 | $53,000 | 5,795,483 | 977 |
| 38 | Georgia | $72,617 | $53,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,130 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $70,874 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,050 |
| 40 | Missouri | $71,615 | $53,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,187 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $71,307 | $53,000 | 4,454,189 | 627 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $70,792 | $52,000 | 755,393 | 177 |
| 43 | Alaska | $65,300 | $49,000 | 739,795 | 269 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $70,933 | $52,000 | 869,666 | 163 |
| 45 | Iowa | $70,735 | $52,000 | 3,145,711 | 634 |
| 46 | Colorado | $69,192 | $49,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,207 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $69,983 | $51,000 | 3,930,864 | 533 |
| 48 | Montana | $68,221 | $47,000 | 1,050,493 | 217 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $69,913 | $51,000 | 5,024,369 | 822 |
| 50 | Florida | $70,893 | $49,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,109 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $67,601 | $50,000 | 3,004,279 | 388 |
Highest paying states for network security administrators
| Rank | State | Avg. Network Security Administrator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $91,873 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $84,228 |
| 3 | Oregon | $89,981 |
| 4 | Virginia | $89,092 |
| 5 | Nevada | $87,254 |
| 6 | Maryland | $91,738 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $81,305 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $93,590 |
| 9 | Delaware | $86,881 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $82,837 |
| 11 | Arizona | $79,026 |
| 12 | Idaho | $83,872 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $83,562 |
| 14 | Texas | $79,872 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $83,671 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $78,718 |
| 17 | New York | $81,955 |
| 18 | California | $93,494 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $77,556 |
| 20 | Kansas | $79,683 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $75,201 |
| 22 | Ohio | $75,574 |
| 23 | Utah | $80,583 |
| 24 | Maine | $79,937 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $76,387 |
| 26 | Illinois | $75,708 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $74,978 |
| 28 | Vermont | $74,893 |
| 29 | Indiana | $73,072 |
| 30 | Alabama | $70,928 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $75,498 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | $80,224 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $71,516 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $72,959 |
| 35 | Michigan | $73,502 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $75,459 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $73,020 |
| 38 | Georgia | $72,617 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $70,874 |
| 40 | Missouri | $71,615 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $71,307 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $70,792 |
| 43 | Alaska | $65,300 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $70,933 |
| 45 | Iowa | $70,735 |
| 46 | Colorado | $69,192 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $69,983 |
| 48 | Montana | $68,221 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $69,913 |
| 50 | Florida | $70,893 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $67,601 |
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Updated January 8, 2025