What are the main factors that influence a LAN/WAN Administrator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A LAN/WAN Administrator's salary?

A LAN/WAN Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $88,666 for beginners, reaching about $91,564 at mid-level, and approach $93,379 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a LAN/WAN Administrator?

LAN/WAN Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for LAN/WAN Administrator roles are District of Columbia $101,380, California $100,995, Massachusetts $99,649. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How do different companies affect a LAN/WAN Administrator's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for LAN/WAN Administrator roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

LAN/WAN Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a LAN/WAN Administrator make in the United States?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a LAN/WAN Administrator in the United States is $91,564 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a LAN/WAN Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,201
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,738 to $95,038
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,702

10% $74,702

50% (Median) $91,564

90% $98,201

LAN/WAN Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,038	$7,920	$1,828	$46
Average	$91,564	$7,630	$1,761	$44
25th Percentile	$82,738	$6,895	$1,591	$40

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Key Factors That Influence LAN/WAN Administrator Salaries

A LAN/WAN Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects LAN/WAN Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a LAN/WAN Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $88,666
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,929
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,564
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,860
Expert (over 8 years): $93,379

Levels	Salary
Entry Level LAN/WAN Administrator	$88,666
Intermediate Level LAN/WAN Administrator	$88,929
Senior Level LAN/WAN Administrator	$91,564
Specialist Level LAN/WAN Administrator	$92,860
Expert Level LAN/WAN Administrator	$93,379

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How Do LAN/WAN Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract LAN/WAN Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $101,380.
California: $100,995.
Massachusetts: $99,649.

District of Columbia $101,380 California $100,995 Massachusetts $99,649 Washington $99,283 New Jersey $99,246 Alaska $99,118 Connecticut $97,854 New York $97,342

Hawaii $95,703 Rhode Island $94,934 Maryland $94,412 Minnesota $93,697 Colorado $93,423 Illinois $93,331 Oregon $92,983 Delaware $92,727

New Hampshire $92,566 Virginia $92,205 Pennsylvania $91,152 Nevada $90,621 North Dakota $90,447 Michigan $90,172 Wisconsin $90,072 Vermont $89,870

Texas $89,312 Maine $89,275 Arizona $89,220 Ohio $89,156 Georgia $88,313 Indiana $87,892 Wyoming $87,810 Utah $87,682

Iowa $87,627 Kansas $87,187 Louisiana $87,059 North Carolina $87,013 Missouri $86,995 Florida $86,638 Montana $86,446 Nebraska $86,262

Kentucky $86,162 South Carolina $85,795 Tennessee $85,567 Idaho $85,475 New Mexico $84,807 Oklahoma $84,660 Alabama $84,120 South Dakota $83,213

Arkansas $82,719 West Virginia $82,453 Mississippi $81,657

Top Paying Cities for LAN/WAN Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $115,490
San Francisco: $114,225
Oakland: $111,818

San Jose, CA $115,490

San Francisco, CA $114,225

Oakland, CA $111,818

New York, NY $105,426

Paramus, NJ $104,144

Queens Village, NY $104,139

Passaic, NJ $104,052

Bergenfield, NJ $104,044

Stamford, CT $103,843

Huntington, NY $103,805

Newark, NJ $103,129

Bridgeport, CT $102,935

Vallejo, CA $102,753

New Brunswick, NJ $102,716

Petaluma, CA $102,662

Middlesex, NJ $102,488

Somerset, NJ $102,423

Santa Cruz, CA $102,304

Boston, MA $101,746

Monterey, CA $101,425

Seattle, WA $101,215

Santa Rosa, CA $101,197

Los Angeles, CA $101,169

Juneau, AK $100,931

Washington, DC $100,830

Orange, CA $100,504

Santa Ana, CA $100,263

Long Beach, CA $100,171

Anaheim, CA $100,153

Anchorage, AK $100,107

Santa Maria, CA $99,832

Everett, WA $99,814

Danbury, CT $99,492

Bremerton, WA $99,365

Tacoma, WA $99,036

New Suffolk, NY $99,034

Sacramento, CA $99,008

Santa Barbara, CA $98,907

Trenton, NJ $98,807

San Diego, CA $98,807

Brockton, MA $98,706

Fairbanks, AK $98,482

Lompoc, CA $98,248

Lowell, MA $98,174

Ventura, CA $98,157

Nashua, NH $98,138

Stockton, CA $98,129

Modesto, CA $97,461

Poughkeepsie, NY $97,259

Olympia, WA $97,085

Kennewick, WA $97,085

New Haven, CT $97,049

Lawrence, MA $96,719

Hartford, CT $96,627

Riverside, CA $96,609

New Bedford, MA $96,518

Richland, WA $96,518

Bakersfield, CA $96,389

San Bernardino, CA $96,353

New Britain, CT $96,344

Atlantic City, NJ $96,344

New London, CT $96,307

Norwich, CT $96,280

Portsmouth, NH $96,261

Boulder, CO $96,067

Portland, OR $95,941

Worcester, MA $95,932

Minneapolis, MN $95,648

Philadelphia, PA $95,520

Honolulu, HI $95,217

Saint Paul, MN $95,173

Vineland, NJ $95,153

Providence, RI $94,888

Chicago, IL $94,622

Bellingham, WA $94,512

Springfield, MA $94,439

Baltimore, MD $94,412

Chico, CA $94,183

Pittsfield, MA $93,936

Manchester, NH $93,762

Spokane, WA $93,359

Denver, CO $93,349

Albany, NY $92,919

Troy, NY $92,883

Nassau, NY $92,785

Schenectady, NY $92,690

Wilmington, DE $92,617

Burlington, VT $92,489

Salem, OR $92,452

Portland, ME $92,168

Yakima, WA $92,077

Rochester, MN $91,793

Reno, NV $91,747

Fresno, CA $91,747

Milwaukee, WI $91,665

Detroit, MI $91,573

Ann Arbor, MI $91,558

Allentown, PA $91,546

Colorado Springs, CO $91,390

Syracuse, NY $91,344

Carson City, NV $91,344

Houston, TX $91,216

Eugene, OR $91,170

Gary, IN $91,060

Springfield, OR $90,987

Bismarck, ND $90,969

Galveston, TX $90,905

Medford, OR $90,767

Fort Collins, CO $90,731

Concord, NH $90,685

Austin, TX $90,658

Mesa, AZ $90,465

Reading, PA $90,456

Phoenix, AZ $90,447

Dallas, TX $90,419

Saint Cloud, MN $90,332

Madison, WI $90,209

Utica, NY $89,962

Rochester, NY $89,815

Des Moines, IA $89,806

Raleigh, NC $89,797

Atlanta, GA $89,659

Battle Creek, MI $89,632

Salt Lake City, UT $89,605

Lancaster, PA $89,467

Harrisburg, PA $89,339

Kansas City, MO $89,247

Champaign, IL $89,229

Kansas City, KS $89,229

Fort Worth, TX $89,220

Columbus, OH $89,204

Boca Raton, FL $89,183

Pittsburgh, PA $89,147

Richmond, VA $89,110

Indianapolis, IN $89,092

Cleveland, OH $89,083

Las Vegas, NV $88,973

Cincinnati, OH $88,973

Petersburg, VA $88,835

Huntsville, AL $88,698

Lansing, MI $88,637

Lebanon, PA $88,625

Pueblo, CO $88,616

Appleton, WI $88,588

Buffalo, NY $88,552

Dayton, OH $88,524

Racine, WI $88,506

Charlotte, NC $88,497

Saint Louis, MO $88,469

York, PA $88,414

Elkhart, IN $88,414

Gastonia, NC $88,397

Billings, MT $88,375

Beaumont, TX $88,350

Lorain, OH $88,332

Benton Harbor, MI $88,313

Toledo, OH $88,295

Binghamton, NY $88,249

Rock Hill, SC $88,240

Rockford, IL $88,194

Springfield, IL $88,158

Elyria, OH $88,149

Fargo, ND $88,149

Flagstaff, AZ $88,085

Fort Lauderdale, FL $88,030

Duluth, MN $87,975

Miami, FL $87,975

Cheyenne, WY $87,911

Grand Forks, ND $87,911

Bangor, ME $87,709

Cedar Rapids, IA $87,608

Durham, NC $87,570

Louisville, KY $87,563

Grand Rapids, MI $87,544

Hialeah, FL $87,535

Casper, WY $87,407

Scranton, PA $87,297

New Orleans, LA $87,270

Virginia Beach, VA $87,260

Akron, OH $87,215

Peoria, IL $87,096

Sarasota, FL $87,077

Nashville, TN $87,013

Omaha, NE $87,013

Green Bay, WI $87,013

Baton Rouge, LA $86,967

Charleston, SC $86,949

Jamestown, NY $86,903

Davenport, IA $86,903

Tucson, AZ $86,858

Saint Petersburg, FL $86,803

Tampa, FL $86,784

Evansville, IN $86,729

Port Arthur, TX $86,729

Bradenton, FL $86,693

Santa Fe, NM $86,528

Orlando, FL $86,363

Clearwater, FL $86,336

Canton, OH $86,143

La Crosse, WI $86,143

Albuquerque, NM $86,088

Newport News, VA $86,079

High Point, NC $86,052

Ogden, UT $86,015

Corpus Christi, TX $85,942

Norfolk, VA $85,887

Laramie, WY $85,887

Rock Island, IL $85,832

Saginaw, MI $85,814

Jacksonville, FL $85,805

Salisbury, NC $85,786

Boise, ID $85,768

Moline, IL $85,722

Fort Myers, FL $85,695

Memphis, TN $85,676

Tulsa, OK $85,631

Waterloo, IA $85,576

Spartanburg, SC $85,484

Lincoln, NE $85,438

Fort Wayne, IN $85,420

Provo, UT $85,411

Cedar Falls, IA $85,301

San Antonio, TX $85,264

Greensboro, NC $85,228

South Bend, IN $85,219

Savannah, GA $85,118

Muskegon, MI $85,081

Birmingham, AL $85,072

Winston Salem, NC $85,027

Lake Charles, LA $84,807

Anderson, IN $84,788

Lexington, KY $84,761

Augusta, GA $84,733

Greenville, SC $84,733

Lima, OH $84,660

Wichita, KS $84,651

Tuscaloosa, AL $84,651

Columbia, SC $84,569

Springfield, OH $84,550

Asheville, NC $84,404

Bloomington, IN $84,340

Knoxville, TN $84,010

Shreveport, LA $84,001

Wilmington, NC $83,882

Roanoke, VA $83,882

Topeka, KS $83,717

Frankfort, KY $83,707

Oklahoma City, OK $83,644

Chillicothe, OH $83,607

Longview, TX $83,598

Melbourne, FL $83,589

Sioux Falls, SD $83,442

Mobile, AL $83,433

Terre Haute, IN $83,396

Altoona, PA $83,342

Amarillo, TX $83,277

Killeen, TX $83,250

Fayetteville, AR $83,177

Chattanooga, TN $83,149

Sioux City, IA $83,067

Idaho Falls, ID $83,049

Lynchburg, VA $82,975

Gainesville, FL $82,856

Portsmouth, OH $82,810

Little Rock, AR $82,792

Lafayette, LA $82,756

Youngstown, OH $82,756

Daytona Beach, FL $82,701

Clarksville, TN $82,691

Pensacola, FL $82,682

Temple, TX $82,676

Hopkinsville, KY $82,408

Erie, PA $82,389

Florence, SC $82,353

Charleston, WV $82,206

Great Falls, MT $82,160

Macon, GA $82,032

Tallahassee, FL $82,023

Fayetteville, NC $82,005

Waco, TX $81,986

Helena, MT $81,922

Pine Bluff, AR $81,888

Vincennes, IN $81,776

Lubbock, TX $81,739

Alamogordo, NM $81,684

Twin Falls, ID $81,602

Rapid City, SD $81,574

Jackson, MS $81,410

Huntington, WV $81,403

Greenville, MS $81,400

Parkersburg, WV $81,307

Montgomery, AL $81,291

Wichita Falls, TX $81,199

Springfield, MO $81,199

Biloxi, MS $81,153

Monroe, LA $81,062

Johnstown, PA $80,998

Sumter, SC $80,961

Columbus, GA $80,952

Pascagoula, MS $80,778

Abilene, TX $80,778

Kingsport, TN $80,540

Albany, GA $80,540

Gulfport, MS $80,512

Alexandria, LA $80,210

Fort Smith, AR $79,981

El Paso, TX $79,734

Las Cruces, NM $79,322

Harlingen, TX $79,089

Pocatello, ID $79,075

Florence, AL $78,956

Brownsville, TX $78,937

Mcallen, TX $78,745

Dothan, AL $78,617

Columbus, MS $78,073

Altus, OK $77,646

Lawton, OK $77,472

Pierre, SD $77,143

What Skills Can Increase a LAN/WAN Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Networking (Mentioned in 8.54% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
VMware (Mentioned in 2.36% Job Postings): Applying the VMware software to develop multiple virtual computer systems within a single server.
Installation (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Networking	8.54%
VMware	2.36%
Installation	1.94%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a LAN/WAN Administrator's salary.

Python: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Network Design: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Python	$99,805	9%
Network Design	$97,973	7%
Insight	$97,973	7%

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LAN/WAN Administrator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

LAN/WAN Administrator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $102,222. While startup companies pay approximate $86,556.

LAN/WAN Administrator Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$86,556
Growth Stage	51~500	$91,522
Established	501~5000	$98,703
Enterprise	5000+	$102,222

LAN/WAN Administrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For LAN/WAN Administrator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Hospitality & Leisure and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 23% above the average. In contrast, LAN/WAN Administrator positions in Insurance or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view LAN/WAN Administrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a LAN/WAN Administrator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure	$112,624	$54.0	23%
Aerospace & Defense	$108,046	$52.0	18%
Pharmaceuticals	$108,046	$52.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$103,467	$50.0	13%
Software & Networking	$103,467	$50.0	13%

How Education impacts a LAN/WAN Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many LAN/WAN Administrator enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an LAN/WAN Administrator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $83,129 and $89,751.

LAN/WAN Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

$91,200
$90,100
$88,900
$87,800
$86,600
$85,500
$84,300
$83,200

Typical Education for LAN/WAN Administrator
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	5.3%
High School	30.7%
Associates	28.0%
Bachelors	26.7%
Masters	9.3%
Doctorate	0.0%

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LAN/WAN Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a LAN/WAN Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$82,738

Average $91,564/year

$95,038

$6,895

Average $7,630/month

$7,920

$1,591

Average $1,761/week

$1,828

$40

Average $44/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,038	$7,920	$1,828	$46
Average	$91,564	$7,630	$1,761	$44
25th Percentile	$82,738	$6,895	$1,591	$40

LAN/WAN Administrator Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a LAN/WAN Administrator, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

LAN/WAN Administrator Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Client/Server Operations Supervisor	$112,041	22%
LAN/WAN Integrator	$113,151	24%
Network Administrator III	$109,888	20%

Salary Trends for LAN/WAN Administrator

Salaries for a LAN/WAN Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $86,063 in 2023 to around $86,073 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of LAN/WAN Administrator salary trends, .

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2024	$86,433
2025	$86,073
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Common company salaries for LAN/WAN Administrator

Here are companies hiring for LAN/WAN Administrator and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about LAN/WAN Administrator

1. Where can a LAN/WAN Administrator earn the most?

A LAN/WAN Administrator's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a LAN/WAN Administrator earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a LAN/WAN Administrator is $115,490.

2. What is the highest pay for LAN/WAN Administrator?

The highest pay for LAN/WAN Administrator is $98,201.

3. What is the lowest pay for LAN/WAN Administrator?

The lowest pay for LAN/WAN Administrator is $74,702.

4. What are the responsibilities of LAN/WAN Administrator?

Responsible for the settings, configuration and maintenance of LAN/WAN and related hardware/software. Provides troubleshoots pertaining to LAN/WAN to meet users' needs. Takes initiative for the network security and systems upgrades. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for LAN/WAN Administrator?

The Hospitality & Leisure industry offers the highest average compensation for LAN/WAN Administrator roles, with salaries approximately 23% above the market median.

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