Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's 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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4,310 | $79,260 | $38.11 | |
| Alaska | 1,010 | $87,240 | $41.94 | |
| Arizona | 6,220 | $87,900 | $42.26 | |
| Arkansas | 1,590 | $72,510 | $34.86 | |
| California | 28,790 | $105,770 | $50.85 | |
| Colorado | 11,610 | $93,550 | $44.98 | |
| Connecticut | 2,070 | $98,740 | $47.47 | |
| Delaware | 1,030 | $83,520 | $40.16 | |
| District of Columbia | 1,410 | $104,490 | $50.24 | |
| Florida | 20,100 | $81,840 | $39.34 | |
| Georgia | 9,330 | $90,450 | $43.49 | |
| Hawaii | 1,420 | $89,640 | $43.09 | |
| Idaho | 1,280 | $76,600 | $36.83 | |
| Illinois | 9,170 | $91,930 | $44.20 | |
| Indiana | 5,750 | $80,350 | $38.63 | |
| Iowa | 3,160 | $84,060 | $40.41 | |
| Kansas | 2,740 | $80,920 | $38.91 | |
| Kentucky | 3,080 | $72,380 | $34.80 | |
| Louisiana | 1,600 | $74,400 | $35.77 | |
| Maine | 850 | $79,160 | $38.06 | |
| Maryland | 9,470 | $106,480 | $51.19 | |
| Massachusetts | 7,170 | $102,990 | $49.51 | |
| Michigan | 6,600 | $82,180 | $39.51 | |
| Minnesota | 5,010 | $90,340 | $43.43 | |
| Mississippi | 1,250 | $71,730 | $34.48 | |
| Missouri | 6,760 | $85,760 | $41.23 | |
| Montana | 1,060 | $81,370 | $39.12 | |
| Nebraska | 1,470 | $85,280 | $41.00 | |
| Nevada | 1,650 | $91,380 | $43.93 | |
| New Hampshire | 2,140 | $91,710 | $44.09 | |
| New Jersey | 10,170 | $108,860 | $52.34 | |
| New Mexico | 1,590 | $82,650 | $39.74 | |
| New York | 23,060 | $102,480 | $49.27 | |
| North Carolina | 9,310 | $87,000 | $41.83 | |
| North Dakota | 490 | $82,720 | $39.77 | |
| Ohio | 15,140 | $86,910 | $41.78 | |
| Oklahoma | 2,650 | $77,810 | $37.41 | |
| Oregon | 5,570 | $93,180 | $44.80 | |
| Pennsylvania | 9,960 | $74,570 | $35.85 | |
| Rhode Island | 1,350 | $93,220 | $44.82 | |
| South Carolina | 3,900 | $83,810 | $40.29 | |
| South Dakota | 1,830 | $68,900 | $33.13 | |
| Tennessee | 4,370 | $79,370 | $38.16 | |
| Texas | 30,810 | $89,630 | $43.09 | |
| Utah | 2,930 | $89,720 | $43.13 | |
| Vermont | 540 | $77,120 | $37.08 | |
| Virginia | 15,410 | $98,810 | $47.50 | |
| Washington | 7,900 | $96,490 | $46.39 | |
| West Virginia | 1,090 | $71,530 | $34.39 | |
| Wisconsin | 9,090 | $80,280 | $38.60 | |
| Wyoming | 490 | $73,790 | $35.47 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures.
A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation, auditing, and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system auditing and design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.
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$91,250 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as network and computer systems administrators.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 6%
- College dropout 22%
- Associate’s degree 16%
- Bachelor’s degree 41%
- Master’s degree 12%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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