As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Network Technician in Houston, TX is $78,164, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,503 weekly, or $6,514 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 Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $60,644 to $85,442. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,993) and 75th percentile ($81,973), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,442 per year. This $12,980 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, Houston Network Technician often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 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 $60,644 Houston, TX November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Network Technician Salary $68,993 Houston, TX November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Network Technician Salary $78,164 Houston, TX November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Network Technician Salary $81,973 Houston, TX November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Network Technician Salary $85,442 Houston, TX November 01, 2026
25% $68,993 10% $60,644 90% $85,442 75% $81,973 $78,164 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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Network Technician ranges from $68,993 to $81,973 with the average base salary of $78,164. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,273 to $103,413 with the average total cash compensation of $89,434.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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