How Much Does a Network Technician Make in the United States ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Network Technician Salary in the United States

As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Network Technician in the US is $78,472, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,509 weekly, or $6,539 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Network Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Network Technician in the US vary widely, spanning from $60,909 to $85,781. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,279) and 75th percentile ($82,298), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,781 per year. This $13,019 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or TCP/IP, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Network Technician often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 86 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Network Technician Salary $60,909 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Network Technician Salary $69,279 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Network Technician Salary $78,472 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Network Technician Salary $82,298 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Network Technician Salary $85,781 US July 01, 2026
25% $69,279 10% $60,909 90% $85,781 75% $82,298 $78,472 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Network Technician ?

The Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification is the first stage of Cisco's certification system. The CCENT certification is an interim step to Associate level or directly with CCNA and CCDA certifications. While the CCENT covers basic networking knowledge; it does not get involved with the more intricate technical aspects of the Cisco routing and switching and network design. The certification does validate the skills essential for entry-level network support positions. CCENT qualified individuals have the knowledge and skill to install, manage, maintain and troublesh...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Network Technician in the United States. The base salary for Network Technician ranges from $69,279 to $82,298 with the average base salary of $78,472. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,796 to $102,776 with the average total cash compensation of $88,883.

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