Network and computer systems administrators

Detailed Occupation

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2021 Workforce

227k

Average Age

42.4

Average Salary

$83,361

Average Male Salary

$85,337

Average Female Salary

$74,159

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 $83,361 in 2021.

The locations that employ the most Network and computer systems administrators are Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, Dale City, Lake Ridge & Woodbridge PUMA, VA, and Severn, Odenton, Crofton, Maryland City & Fort Meade PUMA, MD. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Network and computer systems administrators are Jacksonville City PUMA, NC, Severn, Odenton, Crofton, Maryland City & Fort Meade PUMA, MD, and Woodbury & Cottage Grove Cities PUMA, MN.

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Employment

Employment and salary information for the Network and computer systems administrators workforce. Network and computer systems administrators workforce in 2021 was 227,257 people, of which 17.7% were women and 82.3% were men. Network and computer systems administrators are paid most in Shoreline, Kenmore & Bothell (South) Cities PUMA, WA but are relatively concentrated in Jacksonville City PUMA, NC.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

187,078

Male Workforce

± 10.6k

40,179

Female Workforce

± 4.92k

The Network and computer systems administrators workforce in 2021 was 227,257 people (17.7% women and 82.3% men). This implies an average annual growth of 7.53% between 2018 (211,335) and 2021 (227,257).

Employment by Location

Level

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

During 2021, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Massachusetts ($102,502), Maryland ($100,399), and Washington ($98,947).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$83,361

AVERAGE WAGE

#102 in the ranking (2021)

$59,596

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2021, Network and computer systems administrators earned an average of $83,361, $23,765 more than the average national salary of $59,596

The graph shows the ranking of Network and computer systems administrators in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2021.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.266

WAGE GINI

In 2021, Network and computer systems administrators had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.266, which is lower than the national average of 0.478. 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 Health & personal care, except drug, stores ($172,120).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

227k

2021 Workforce

± 11,695

2.62%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 7.14%

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 66.9%, followed by Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges with 20.9% and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals with 12.1%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Network and computer systems administrators in the US. The workforce of Network and computer systems administrators in 2021 was 227,257 people, with 17.7% woman, and 82.3% men. The average age of male Network and computer systems administrators in the workforce is 42.3 and of female Network and computer systems administrators is 43.3, and the most common race/ethnicity for Network and computer systems administrators is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Network and computer systems administrators in 2021 was 227,257 people, with 17.7% woman, and 82.3% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 35 to 39 years (35,004 people), 40 to 44 years (31,057 people), and 30 to 34 years (29,347 people). Among them they concentrated 42% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2021, 10.4% of Network and computer systems administrators workers were Hispanic and 89.6% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (67.2%), Puerto Rican (23.4)%, and Dominican (9.46)%

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Races

In 2021, 73.2% of the Network and computer systems administrators workforce were White, of which 16.7% were women and 83.3% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Asian (9.99%) and Black (8.45%).

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 2021 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 2021 (counting all academic degrees) were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (39,024 people), Business (22,546 people), and Engineering (13,295 people).

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Education Levels

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The main educational levels achieved by the Network and computer systems administrators workers were Bachelors Degree (91,541 people), Some college (50,334 people), and Associates Degree (36,270 people).

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