Career Profile Network & Computer Systems Administrators Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $86,700 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer networks. General Information Install, configure, and maintain an organizations local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. Excludes Information Security Analysts (15-1212), Computer Network Support Specialists (15-1231), and Computer User Support Specialists (15-1232). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Network & Computer Systems Administrators Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 88 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 88 openings per year are projected for Network & Computer Systems Administrators. +14.7% Employment Change Employment for Network & Computer Systems Administrators is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.7% between 2023 and 2028. $41.67 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $41.67/hour. Entry level workers are paid $30.04, while experienced workers are paid $50.52. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 828 Network & Computer Systems Administrators in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 950. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Network & Computer Systems Administrators are Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Elementary and Secondary Schools, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Network & Computer Systems Administrators include Computers and Electronics, English Language, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Network & Computer Systems Administrators is Bachelor's. 90% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
