Network Infrastructure Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Network Infrastructure Technician make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Infrastructure Technician in the United States is $78,585 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Network Infrastructure Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,311
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,840 to $88,387
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,610
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Network Infrastructure Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $88,387 $7,366 $1,700 $42
Average $78,585 $6,549 $1,511 $38
25th Percentile $72,840 $6,070 $1,401 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Network Infrastructure Technician Salaries

A Network Infrastructure Technician'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 Network Infrastructure Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Infrastructure Technician'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): $77,864
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,896
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,374
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,055
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,202
Levels Salary
Network I... Level Network Infrastructure Technician$77,864
Network E... Level Network Infrastructure Technician$92,896
Network E... Level Network Infrastructure Technician$112,374
Network E... Level Network Infrastructure Technician$132,055
Network E... Level Network Infrastructure Technician$151,202
$77,864 0 yr
$92,896 < 2 yrs
$112,374 2-4 yrs
$132,055 5-8 yrs
$151,202 > 8 yrs
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How Do Network Infrastructure Technician 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 Network Infrastructure Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $87,009.
  • California: $86,679.
  • Massachusetts: $85,524.

Top Paying Cities for Network Infrastructure Technicians

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: $99,119
  • San Francisco: $98,145
  • Oakland: $95,968

What Skills Can Increase a Network Infrastructure Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 8.24% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • Network Infrastructure (Mentioned in 2.66% Job Postings): Refers to all of the resources of a network that make network or internet connectivity, management, business operations and communication possible.
  • Telecommunications (Mentioned in 1.87% Job Postings): Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio or optical. It has its origin in the desire of humans for communication over a distance greater than that feasible with the human voice.
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Networking 8.24%
Network Infrastructure 2.66%
Telecommunications 1.87%
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 Network Infrastructure Technician's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Linux: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $85,658
9%
Linux
 $82,514
5%
Project Management
 $81,729
4%
Collaboration
 $81,729
4%
AWS
 $81,729
4%
Network Management
 $81,729
4%
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How Education impacts a Network Infrastructure Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Network Infrastructure Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Network Infrastructure Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $71,757 and $75,788).

Network Infrastructure Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Network Infrastructure Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 18.6%
Associates 21.1%
Bachelors 46.2%
Masters 13.2%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Network Infrastructure Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Infrastructure Technician'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.

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$72,840
Average $78,585/year
$88,387
$6,070
Average $6,549/month
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$1,401
Average $1,511/week
$1,700
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Average $38/hour
$42
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $88,387 $7,366 $1,700 $42
Average $78,585 $6,549 $1,511 $38
25th Percentile $72,840 $6,070 $1,401 $35

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Salary Trends for Network Infrastructure Technician

Salaries for a Network Infrastructure Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,423 in 2023 to around $68,063 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Network Infrastructure Technician salary trends, .

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$68,510
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