Network and Computer Systems Administrators : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of computer networks.

Network and computer systems administrators work with the physical computer networks of a variety of organizations and therefore are employed in many industries.

Most employers require network and computer systems administrators to have a bachelor’s degree in a field related to computer or information science. Others may require only a postsecondary certificate or an associate’s degree.

The median annual wage for network and computer systems administrators was $80,600 in May 2021.

Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 3 percent from 2021 to 2031, slower than the average for all occupations.

Despite limited employment growth, about 23,900 openings for network and computer systems administrators are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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