As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Network Technician in Buffalo, NY is $75,882, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,459 weekly, or $6,324 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 Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $58,886 to $82,951. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,986) and 75th percentile ($79,583), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,951 per year. This $12,597 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, Buffalo Network Technician often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 statewide for Network Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Network Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Network Technician Salary $58,886 Buffalo, NY October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Network Technician Salary $66,986 Buffalo, NY October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Network Technician Salary $75,882 Buffalo, NY October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Network Technician Salary $79,583 Buffalo, NY October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Network Technician Salary $82,951 Buffalo, NY October 01, 2026
25% $66,986 10% $58,886 90% $82,951 75% $79,583 $75,882 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 Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Network Technician ranges from $66,986 to $79,583 with the average base salary of $75,882. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,829 to $100,142 with the average total cash compensation of $86,604.

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