What are the main factors that influence a Network Operations Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Network Operations Engineer's salary?

A Network Operations Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $83,628, a Network Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $99,770, a Network Operations Engineer (4-7 years)earns $120,688, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,811, a Network Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $162,380,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Operations Engineer?

Network Operations Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Operations Engineer roles are District of Columbia $127,423, California $126,940, Massachusetts $125,248. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Network Operations Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Network Operations Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,640; Network Operations Director: $186,983; Network Operations Analyst: $163,383; Network Operations Senior Manager: $158,553; Network Operations Lead: $135,988.

Network Operations Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Network Operations Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Network Operations Engineer in Hawaii is $120,265 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $137,702
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,463 to $129,392
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,449

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Network Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,392	$10,783	$2,488	$62
Average	$120,265	$10,022	$2,313	$58
25th Percentile	$111,463	$9,289	$2,144	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Network Operations Engineer Salaries

A Network Operations Engineer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Network Operations Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Operations Engineer'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): $83,628
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,770
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,688
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,811
Expert (over 8 years): $162,380

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$83,628
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$99,770
Network O... Level Network Operations Engineer	$120,688
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$141,811
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$162,380

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How Do Network Operations Engineer 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 Operations Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $127,423.
California: $126,940.
Massachusetts: $125,248.

District of Columbia $127,423 California $126,940 Massachusetts $125,248 Washington $124,788 New Jersey $124,742 Alaska $124,581 Connecticut $122,992 New York $122,348

Hawaii $120,288 Rhode Island $119,321 Maryland $118,665 Minnesota $117,767 Colorado $117,422 Illinois $117,307 Oregon $116,870 Delaware $116,548

New Hampshire $116,345 Virginia $115,892 Pennsylvania $114,568 Nevada $113,901 North Dakota $113,682 Michigan $113,337 Wisconsin $113,210 Vermont $112,957

Texas $112,255 Maine $112,209 Arizona $112,140 Ohio $112,059 Georgia $111,000 Indiana $110,471 Wyoming $110,367 Utah $110,206

Iowa $110,137 Kansas $109,585 Louisiana $109,424 North Carolina $109,366 Missouri $109,343 Florida $108,894 Montana $108,653 Nebraska $108,422

Kentucky $108,296 South Carolina $107,836 Tennessee $107,548 Idaho $107,433 New Mexico $106,593 Oklahoma $106,408 Alabama $105,729 South Dakota $104,590

Arkansas $103,969 West Virginia $103,635 Mississippi $102,634

Top Paying Cities for Network Operations Engineers

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:

Aiea: $119,678
Anahola: $118,872
Captain Cook: $118,872

Aiea, HI $119,678 Anahola, HI $118,872 Captain Cook, HI $118,872 Eleele, HI $118,872 Ewa Beach, HI $119,678 Kapolei, HI $119,413 Haiku, HI $118,872 Hakalau, HI $118,872

Haleiwa, HI $118,872 Hana, HI $118,872 Hanalei, HI $118,872 Hanamaulu, HI $118,872 Hanapepe, HI $118,872 Hauula, HI $119,137 Hawaii National Park, HI $118,872 Hawi, HI $118,872

Hilo, HI $118,872 Princeville, HI $118,872 Holualoa, HI $118,872 Honaunau, HI $118,872 Honokaa, HI $118,872 Honomu, HI $118,872 Hoolehua, HI $118,872 Kaaawa, HI $119,356

Kahuku, HI $118,872 Kahului, HI $118,872 Kailua, HI $119,678 Ocean View, HI $118,872 Waikoloa, HI $118,872 Keauhou, HI $118,872 Kailua Kona, HI $118,872 Kalaheo, HI $118,872

Kalaupapa, HI $118,872 Kamuela, HI $118,872 Kaneohe, HI $119,678 Kapaa, HI $118,872 Kaumakani, HI $118,872 Kaunakakai, HI $118,872 Keaau, HI $118,872 Kealakekua, HI $118,872

Kealia, HI $118,872 Kekaha, HI $118,872 Kihei, HI $118,872 Kilauea, HI $118,872 Kapaau, HI $118,872 Koloa, HI $118,872 Kualapuu, HI $118,872 Kunia, HI $119,298

Kurtistown, HI $118,872 Lahaina, HI $118,872 Laie, HI $118,976 Lanai City, HI $118,872 Laupahoehoe, HI $118,872 Lawai, HI $118,872 Lihue, HI $118,872 Makawao, HI $118,872

Makaweli, HI $118,872 Maunaloa, HI $118,872 Mountain View, HI $118,872 Naalehu, HI $118,872 Ninole, HI $118,872 Ookala, HI $118,872 Paauilo, HI $118,872 Pahala, HI $118,872

Pahoa, HI $118,872 Paia, HI $118,872 Papaaloa, HI $118,872 Papaikou, HI $118,872 Pearl City, HI $119,678 Pepeekeo, HI $118,872 Puunene, HI $118,872 Volcano, HI $118,872

Wahiawa, HI $119,298 Pukalani, HI $118,872 Mililani, HI $119,459 Kula, HI $118,872 Waialua, HI $118,872 Waianae, HI $118,976 Wailuku, HI $118,872 Waimanalo, HI $119,678

Waimea, HI $118,872 Waipahu, HI $119,620 Honolulu, HI $119,678 J B P H H, HI $119,678 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $119,356 Schofield Barracks, HI $119,252 Fort Shafter, HI $119,678 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $119,678

Camp H M Smith, HI $119,678 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $119,620 Wake Island, HI $119,678

Network Operations Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Operations Engineer'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$111,463

Average $120,265/year

$129,392

$9,289

Average $10,022/month

$10,783

$2,144

Average $2,313/week

$2,488

$54

Average $58/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,392	$10,783	$2,488	$62
Average	$120,265	$10,022	$2,313	$58
25th Percentile	$111,463	$9,289	$2,144	$54

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