Network and computer systems administrators

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2024 Workforce

231k

Average Age

42.6

Estimated Job Growth

−4.16%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$94,391

Average Male Salary

$96,314

Average Female Salary

$84,793

About

Network and computer systems administrators are most often employed by the Computer Systems Design industry. The average yearly wage for Network and computer systems administrators was $94,391 in 2024.

The locations that employ the most Network and computer systems administrators are Northeast Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, East Prince George's County--Bowie City, Kettering & Largo PUMA, MD, and Fairfax County (Northwest)--Reston (North) & Franklin Farm PUMA, VA. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Network and computer systems administrators are Northeast Colorado Springs PUMA, CO, Southeast Anne Arundel County--Annapolis City, Parole & Annapolis Neck PUMA, MD, and Northwest Anne Arundel County--Severn, Odenton & Crofton PUMA, MD.

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Employment

Employment and salary information for the Network and computer systems administrators workforce. Network and computer systems administrators workforce in 2024 was 231,005 people, of which 16.7% were women and 83.3% were men. Network and computer systems administrators are paid most in King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA but are relatively concentrated in Northeast Colorado Springs PUMA, CO.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

192,452

Male Workforce

± 10.8k

38,553

Female Workforce

± 4.82k

The Network and computer systems administrators workforce in 2024 was 231,005 people (16.7% women and 83.3% men). This implies an average annual growth of 8.74% between 2018 (212,445) and 2024 (231,005).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

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

During 2024, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Maryland ($117,574), Maine ($115,792), and Massachusetts ($115,603).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$94,391

AVERAGE WAGE

#98 in the ranking (2018)

$69,878

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2024, Network and computer systems administrators earned an average of $94,391, $24,513 more than the average national salary of $69,878

The graph shows the ranking of Network and computer systems administrators in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2018.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.267

WAGE GINI

In 2024, Network and computer systems administrators had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.267, which is lower than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Network and 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 and computer systems administrators compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Network and computer systems administrators and on wages for those in the field. Computer Systems Design is the industry that employs the most Network and computer systems administrators, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Network and computer systems administrators, by average wage, is Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($176,781).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

231k

2024 Workforce

± 11,791

−0.702%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 7.26%

This graphic shows the share of Network and computer systems administrators employed by various industries. Computer Systems Design employs the largest share of Network and computer systems administrators at 60.6%, followed by Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges with 19.1% and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals with 10.9%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Network and computer systems administrators in the US. The workforce of Network and computer systems administrators in 2024 was 231,005 people, with 16.7% woman, and 83.3% men. The average age of male Network and computer systems administrators in the workforce is 42.5 and of female Network and computer systems administrators is 43.2, and the most common race/ethnicity for Network and computer systems administrators is White.

Gender and Age

Metric

The workforce of Network and computer systems administrators in 2024 was 231,005 people, with 16.7% woman, and 83.3% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 35 to 39 years (33,619 people), 40 to 44 years (33,418 people), and 30 to 34 years (31,049 people). Among them they concentrated 42.5% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2024, 11.8% of Network and computer systems administrators workers were Hispanic and 88.2% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (44.6%), Puerto Rican (17.6)%, and Dominican (5.38)%

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Races

In 2024, 68.6% of the Network and computer systems administrators workforce were White, of which 15.4% were women and 84.6% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Two or More Races (9.69%) and Asian (9.16%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Network and computer systems administrators from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Network and computer systems administrators is Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2024 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 and computer systems administrators in 2024 (counting all academic degrees) were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (38,899 people), Business (23,063 people), and Engineering (12,871 people).

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Education Levels

Metric

The main educational levels achieved by the Network and computer systems administrators workers were Bachelors Degree (90,853 people), Some college (52,283 people), and Associates Degree (36,447 people).

The graphic shows the Network and 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 3.07%, but Network and Computer Systems Administrators are expected to see a growth of −4.16% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow less than the national average.

Job Growth

−4.16%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

3.07%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Network and computer systems administrators. This profession is expected to grow less than than 3.07%, the average rate of national job growth.