Network & computer systems administrators

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2017 Workforce

214k

Average Age

41.8

Estimated Job Growth

4.74%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$73,723

Average Male Salary

$75,600

Average Female Salary

$65,820

About

Network & computer systems administrators are most often employed by the Computer Systems Design industry. The average yearly wage for Network & computer systems administrators was $73,723 in 2017.

The locations that employ the most Network & computer systems administrators are Prince William County (East) PUMA, VA, Northwest Anne Arundel County--Severn, Odenton & Crofton PUMA, MD, and Fairfax County (Northwest)--Reston (North) & Franklin Farm PUMA, VA. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Network & computer systems administrators are Collin County (South Central)--Allen, Murphy, Plano (East) & Parker Cities PUMA, TX, Northwest Anne Arundel County--Severn, Odenton & Crofton PUMA, MD, and North Prince George's County--Laurel, Greenbelt & Beltsville PUMA, MD.

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Employment and salary information for the Network & computer systems administrators workforce. Network & computer systems administrators workforce in 2017 was 213,663 people, of which 19.2% were women and 80.8% were men. Network & computer systems administrators are paid most in Denton County (East Central)--Frisco (West), The Colony & Little Elm Cities PUMA, TX but are relatively concentrated in Collin County (South Central)--Allen, Murphy, Plano (East) & Parker Cities PUMA, TX.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

172,648

Male Workforce

± 10.2k

41,015

Female Workforce

± 4.97k

The Network & computer systems administrators workforce in 2017 was 213,663 people (19.2% women and 80.8% men). This implies an average annual growth of −3.74% between 2014 (221,968) and 2017 (213,663).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Network & computer systems administrators.

During 2017, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Maryland ($86,310), New Jersey ($85,447), and Virginia ($82,137).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$73,723

AVERAGE WAGE

#90 in the ranking (2017)

$64,683

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2017, Network & computer systems administrators earned an average of $73,723, $9,040 more than the average national salary of $64,683

The graph shows the ranking of Network & computer systems administrators in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2017.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.261

WAGE GINI

In 2017, Network & computer systems administrators had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.261, which is lower than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Network & computer systems administrators (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Network & computer systems administrators compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Network & computer systems administrators and on wages for those in the field. Computer Systems Design is the industry that employs the most Network & computer systems administrators, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Network & computer systems administrators, by average wage, is Soap, cleaning compound, & cosmetics manufacturing ($126,642).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

214k

2017 Workforce

± 11,340

0.12%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 7.5%

This graphic shows the share of Network & computer systems administrators employed by various industries. Computer Systems Design employs the largest share of Network & computer systems administrators at 64.4%, followed by Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges with 22.1% and Hospitals with 13.5%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Network & computer systems administrators in the US. The workforce of Network & computer systems administrators in 2017 was 213,663 people, with 19.2% woman, and 80.8% men. The average age of male Network & computer systems administrators in the workforce is 41.4 and of female Network & computer systems administrators is 43.5, and the most common race/ethnicity for Network & computer systems administrators is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Network & computer systems administrators in 2017 was 213,663 people, with 19.2% woman, and 80.8% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 30 to 34 years (32,521 people), 35 to 39 years (31,042 people), and 40 to 44 years (30,593 people). Among them they concentrated 44.1% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2017, 8.81% of Network & computer systems administrators workers were Hispanic and 91.2% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (60.3%), Puerto Rican (30.7)%, and Cuban (9)%

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Races

In 2017, 76.9% of the Network & computer systems administrators workforce were White, of which 18.1% were women and 81.9% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Asian (9.93%) and Black (8.69%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Network & computer systems administrators from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Network & computer systems administrators is Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2017 were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Network & computer systems administrators in 2017 (counting all academic degrees) were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (34,856 people), Business (23,176 people), and Engineering (12,483 people).

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Education Levels

Metric

The main educational levels achieved by the Network & computer systems administrators workers were Bachelors Degree (86,647 people), Some college (49,703 people), and Associates Degree (32,416 people).

The graphic shows the Network & computer systems administrators workforce by gender and educational level.

Projections

Projections on job growth for Network and Computer Systems Administrators from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 2.84%, but Network and Computer Systems Administrators are expected to see a growth of 4.74% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

For growth projections, the closest comparible industry reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is Network and Computer Systems Administrators.

4.74%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

2.84%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Network & computer systems administrators. This profession is expected to grow more than than 2.84%, the average rate of national job growth.