Best states for a network/server administrator

Q: What is the best state for network/server administrators?

The best state to be a network/server administrator is California based on network/server administrator salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for network/server administrators?

The highest paying state for network/server administrators is Alaska based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for network/server administrators?

The worst state for network/server administrators is Iowa, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Network/server administrator opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for network/server administrators, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for network/server administrators.As network/server administrators are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for network/server administrators. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a network/server administrator, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.

California is the best state for jobs for network/server administrators, and Iowa is the worst. The most common pay in California is $98,170, while the median pay in Iowa is $63,138.We found that the Midwest is best for network/server administrators, and the Northeast is the worst. Santa Clara, CA is the best city in the country for network/server administrator jobs, where as California is the best state in the country.

10 best states for network/server administrators in 2025

1. California
Total network/server administrator jobs: 6,521
Average annual salary: $98,170
Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000
Location Quotient:
1.14
Network/server administrator jobs in California
2. Connecticut
Total network/server administrator jobs: 697
Average annual salary: $95,254
Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000
Location Quotient:
1.08
Network/server administrator jobs in Connecticut
3. Rhode Island
Total network/server administrator jobs: 219
Average annual salary: $83,510
Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000
Location Quotient:
0.92
Network/server administrator jobs in Rhode Island
4. Pennsylvania
Total network/server administrator jobs: 2,304
Average annual salary: $78,681
Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000
Location Quotient:
1.01
Network/server administrator jobs in Pennsylvania
5. Michigan
Total network/server administrator jobs: 1,526
Average annual salary: $78,340
Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000
Location Quotient:
1.01
Network/server administrator jobs in Michigan
6. New Hampshire
Total network/server administrator jobs: 370
Average annual salary: $78,139
Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000
Location Quotient:
1.08
Network/server administrator jobs in New Hampshire
7. Georgia
Total network/server administrator jobs: 2,030
Average annual salary: $79,049
Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000
Location Quotient:
1
Network/server administrator jobs in Georgia
8. Louisiana
Total network/server administrator jobs: 214
Average annual salary: $88,679
Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000
Location Quotient:
0.34
Network/server administrator jobs in Louisiana
9. Nevada
Total network/server administrator jobs: 228
Average annual salary: $85,650
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000
Location Quotient:
0.56
Network/server administrator jobs in Nevada
10. Virginia
Total network/server administrator jobs: 3,096
Average annual salary: $78,546
Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000
Location Quotient:
1.68
Network/server administrator jobs in Virginia

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Detailed list of the best states for a network/server administrator

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	California	$98,170	$66,000	39,536,653	6,521
2	Connecticut	$95,254	$64,000	3,588,184	697
3	Rhode Island	$83,510	$56,000	1,059,639	219
4	Pennsylvania	$78,681	$53,000	12,805,537	2,304
5	Michigan	$78,340	$52,000	9,962,311	1,526
6	New Hampshire	$78,139	$52,000	1,342,795	370
7	Georgia	$79,049	$53,000	10,429,379	2,030
8	Louisiana	$88,679	$60,000	4,684,333	214
9	Nevada	$85,650	$57,000	2,998,039	228
10	Virginia	$78,546	$54,000	8,470,020	3,096
11	South Carolina	$76,516	$52,000	5,024,369	941
12	Delaware	$80,391	$55,000	961,939	236
13	Maryland	$78,978	$54,000	6,052,177	2,074
14	Massachusetts	$81,740	$55,000	6,859,819	1,652
15	New York	$84,470	$57,000	19,849,399	2,261
16	Utah	$73,287	$48,000	3,101,833	787
17	Wisconsin	$76,974	$51,000	5,795,483	992
18	Colorado	$74,320	$49,000	5,607,154	2,054
19	District of Columbia	$78,330	$53,000	693,972	538
20	New Jersey	$79,588	$54,000	9,005,644	1,497
21	Ohio	$71,629	$48,000	11,658,609	2,058
22	Minnesota	$77,968	$53,000	5,576,606	1,063
23	Arizona	$78,070	$55,000	7,016,270	903
24	Tennessee	$70,808	$46,000	6,715,984	1,230
25	North Carolina	$71,966	$48,000	10,273,419	2,045
26	West Virginia	$69,791	$47,000	1,815,857	369
27	Kentucky	$71,257	$47,000	4,454,189	767
28	Texas	$77,083	$53,000	28,304,596	2,396
29	Alabama	$69,916	$47,000	4,874,747	1,034
30	Mississippi	$73,674	$49,000	2,984,100	382
31	Oregon	$73,416	$49,000	4,142,776	825
32	Washington	$74,898	$50,000	7,405,743	1,392
33	Hawaii	$68,631	$55,000	1,427,538	203
34	Oklahoma	$69,838	$46,000	3,930,864	582
35	Indiana	$68,840	$46,000	6,666,818	1,254
36	Florida	$72,379	$49,000	20,984,400	1,947
37	Illinois	$70,222	$47,000	12,802,023	2,194
38	Arkansas	$68,780	$45,000	3,004,279	430
39	New Mexico	$66,520	$45,000	2,088,070	393
40	Kansas	$67,822	$45,000	2,913,123	541
41	Alaska	$57,906	$45,000	739,795	203
42	Vermont	$65,857	$43,000	623,657	153
43	Wyoming	$59,627	$39,000	579,315	157
44	South Dakota	$67,635	$46,000	869,666	133
45	North Dakota	$65,440	$45,000	755,393	139
46	Montana	$63,909	$43,000	1,050,493	224
47	Maine	$67,554	$44,000	1,335,907	194
48	Nebraska	$65,928	$44,000	1,920,076	343
49	Missouri	$61,283	$40,000	6,113,532	1,163
50	Idaho	$63,374	$42,000	1,716,943	295
51	Iowa	$63,138	$42,000	3,145,711	599

Highest paying states for network/server administrators

Rank	State	Avg. Network/Server Administrator Salary
1	California	$98,170
2	Connecticut	$95,254
3	Rhode Island	$83,510
4	Pennsylvania	$78,681
5	Michigan	$78,340
6	New Hampshire	$78,139
7	Georgia	$79,049
8	Louisiana	$88,679
9	Nevada	$85,650
10	Virginia	$78,546
11	South Carolina	$76,516
12	Delaware	$80,391
13	Maryland	$78,978
14	Massachusetts	$81,740
15	New York	$84,470
16	Utah	$73,287
17	Wisconsin	$76,974
18	Colorado	$74,320
19	District of Columbia	$78,330
20	New Jersey	$79,588
21	Ohio	$71,629
22	Minnesota	$77,968
23	Arizona	$78,070
24	Tennessee	$70,808
25	North Carolina	$71,966
26	West Virginia	$69,791
27	Kentucky	$71,257
28	Texas	$77,083
29	Alabama	$69,916
30	Mississippi	$73,674
31	Oregon	$73,416
32	Washington	$74,898
33	Hawaii	$68,631
34	Oklahoma	$69,838
35	Indiana	$68,840
36	Florida	$72,379
37	Illinois	$70,222
38	Arkansas	$68,780
39	New Mexico	$66,520
40	Kansas	$67,822
41	Alaska	$57,906
42	Vermont	$65,857
43	Wyoming	$59,627
44	South Dakota	$67,635
45	North Dakota	$65,440
46	Montana	$63,909
47	Maine	$67,554
48	Nebraska	$65,928
49	Missouri	$61,283
50	Idaho	$63,374
51	Iowa	$63,138

Expert opinions on the best states for network/server administrators

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for network/server administrators to find work opportunities?
Veronica Cochran
CEO, International Association of Administrative Professionals
I would urge graduates to not simply focus on locations or organizations with the highest salary or most job or promotion opportunities. The key to remaining engaged and creating value is finding an organization that supports your core beliefs and values.

Second to that, I believe a support network is vital to one's professional development and success. That being said, I have had the opportunity to engage administrative professionals throughout the United States and across the globe. In particular, I came across larger networks in New York, D.C., Alabama, California, and Texas.

If they are looking for a place to start, I believe Zippia's list of Best States for an Administrative Assistant is a great starting point.

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Total network/server administrator jobs:	6,521
Average annual salary:	$98,170
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$66,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$145,000
Location Quotient:	1.14

Best states for a network/server administrator

10 best states for network/server administrators in 2025

1. California

2. Connecticut

3. Rhode Island

4. Pennsylvania

5. Michigan

6. New Hampshire

7. Georgia

8. Louisiana

9. Nevada

10. Virginia