The Average Salary of a Computer Network Analyst
Computer network analysts assure that information can be shared. When an online message is sent and received in a large organization, a computer network analyst had a hand in making sure it was possible. A computer network analyst develops, installs and repairs computer networks and data communications systems. Computer network analysts are also known as network systems and data communications analysts, according to O*Net, a website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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National Salary
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The mean hourly wage for network systems and data communications analysts was $36.81 and the mean annual wage, or average salary, was $76,560 as of May 2009, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Starting Salary
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The PayScale website lists the starting salary of network systems and data communications analysts. In October 2010, employees with less than one year of experience earned between $37,607 and $48,187.
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High Employment
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The computer systems design and related services industry employed the largest number of network systems and data communications analysts with an average salary of $78,580 in May 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Other industries that employed large numbers and their salaries were: wired telecommunication carriers, $78,810; management of companies and enterprises, $78,740; insurance carriers, $76,860; and local governments, $66,710.
Top-Paying Industries
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The rail transportation industry paid the highest average salary above all other industries to network systems and data communications analysts at $98,750 in May 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Other industries that offered high pay were: natural gas distribution, $93,270; computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing, $92,030; navigational, measuring, electromedical and control instruments manufacturing, $91,950; and aerospace product and parts manufacturing, $89,380.
Top-Paying States
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The state of New Jersey paid the highest average salary to network systems and data communications analysts in May 2009 at $90,120, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Other locations that offered high pay were: California, $85,190; Maryland, $84,880; Delaware, $84,110; and the District of Columbia, $83,510.
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References
- University of Regina: What is the Difference between Mean and Average?
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment Statistics-Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Network, Systems and Database Administrators
- O*Net OnLine: Summary Report for Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
- CollegeBoard: Career-Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
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