(IT) Information Technology

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.

Salary Breakdown

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Average

$80,350

ANNUAL

$38.63

HOURLY

Entry Level

$47,470

ANNUAL

$22.82

HOURLY

Mid Level

$77,030

ANNUAL

$37.03

HOURLY

Expert Level

$126,330

ANNUAL

$60.74

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

6,850

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Help Desk Employee

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Experienced Technical Support Person

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Computer Network Specialist, or Systems Architect, CIO

Supporting Programs

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

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Top Expected Tasks

Network and Computer Systems Administrators


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Telecommunications

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Systems Analysis

SKILL

Active Listening

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Information Ordering

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning


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