Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Code: 15-1244.00
Also known as: Information Analyst, Information Systems Manager (IS Manager), Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), LAN Specialist (Local Area Network Specialist), Local Area Network Administrator (LAN Administrator), Network Administrator, Network Coordinator, Network Manager, Systems Administrator
Description: 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. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
Typical wages
| 10% | $52,830 |
| 25% | $66,340 |
| Median | $84,810 |
| 75% | $107,610 |
| 90% | $134,970 |
| 10% | $25.4 |
| 25% | $31.89 |
| Median | $40.77 |
| 75% | $51.74 |
| 90% | $64.89 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
373,900 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
389,900 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 23,800 |