How much does a Network Technician make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Technician in the United States is $78,501. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,109 to a high of $92,178, with most professionals earning between $70,968 and $85,660.

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Network Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Network Technician Salary $64,109 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Network Technician Salary $70,968 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Network Technician Salary $78,501 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Network Technician Salary $85,660 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Network Technician Salary $92,178 US April 01, 2025
25% $70,968 10% $64,109 90% $92,178 75% $85,660 $78,501 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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