Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Missouri
$88,280avg. a year
$42.44 an hour · 5,810 employed
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Missouri earn an average of $88,280 a year. That is $15,400 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $103,680. The best-paying metro area is Kansas City, MO-KS at $96,700.
$80,870Median pay
$42.44Average hourly
+5%Avg. pay since 2020
#46Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Missouri metro areas
Average pay for network and computer systems administrators by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
12,760 jobs
Kansas City, MO-KS
$96,700
$46.49 an hour
22,840 jobs
St. Louis, MO-IL
$92,840
$44.64 an hour
3110 jobs
Joplin, MO-KS
$88,240
$42.42 an hour
4260 jobs
Springfield, MO
$85,500
$41.11 an hour
5240 jobs
Columbia, MO
$84,430
$40.59 an hour
640 jobs
St. Joseph, MO-KS
$77,920
$37.46 an hour
7310 jobs
Jefferson City, MO
$74,050
$35.60 an hour
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Missouri, charted
Pay over time
Missouri, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Missouri network and computer systems administrators work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Missouri vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $103,680 | $49.85 |
| Missouri | $88,280 | $42.44 |
| Illinois | $105,450 | $50.70 |
| Kentucky | $96,690 | $46.49 |
| Tennessee | $93,150 | $44.78 |
| Nebraska | $91,640 | $44.06 |
| Oklahoma | $90,900 | $43.70 |
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Average pay, Missouri, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do network and computer systems administrators make in Missouri?
The average is $88,280 a year, and the median is $80,870. That is $15,400 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $103,680.
What is the hourly wage in Missouri?
$42.44 an hour on average; the median is $38.88.
Where in Missouri do they earn the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS ($96,700), followed by St. Louis, MO-IL ($92,840). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Jefferson City, MO ($74,050).
How does Missouri rank?
Missouri ranks #46 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 15-1244. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national network and computer systems administrators page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.