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Network Engineer in New York-Newark-Jersey City NY-NJ-PA

5G infrastructure and cloud networking sustaining steady demand.

National Median: $138,880

Range: $105K – $211K

Avg Total Comp

$161,200

Experience Level

CCNP/CCIE certifications add $15-20k premium nationally.

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