Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Cybersecurity & Network • Technology & IT Careers

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. Excludes "Information Security Analysts" (15-1212), "Computer Network Support Specialists" (15-1231), and "Computer User Support Specialists" (15-1232).

Typical Salary (Median)
$96,800
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$101,190
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
318,570
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 151244

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Network and Computer Systems Administrators earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Network and Computer Systems Administrators (2024)

10th Percentile
$60,320
25th Percentile
$75,860
75th Percentile
$123,390
90th Percentile
$150,320

Top Industries

Industries with the most Network and Computer Systems Administrators positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
318,570
$101,190 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
266,410
$103,160 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
87,740
$106,670 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
87,740
$106,670 avg
5
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
56,250
$104,670 avg

Work Environment

Office

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Network and Computer Systems Administrators professionals work in technology & it careers, specifically in cybersecurity & network. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $96,800.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Network and Computer Systems Administrators is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 318,570 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

systems administrator sysadmin network admin IT admin

Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.