As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Network Technician in Washington, DC is $86,404, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,662 weekly, or $7,200 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $67,051 to $94,454. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,274) and 75th percentile ($90,618), while top earners (90th percentile) make $94,454 per year. This $14,344 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, Washington Network Technician often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 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 $67,051 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Network Technician Salary $76,274 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Network Technician Salary $86,404 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Network Technician Salary $90,618 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Network Technician Salary $94,454 Washington, DC October 01, 2026
25% $76,274 10% $67,051 90% $94,454 75% $90,618 $86,404 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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Network Technician ranges from $76,274 to $90,618 with the average base salary of $86,404. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,205 to $114,028 with the average total cash compensation of $98,613.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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