Network and Computer Systems Administrators
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Network and Computer Systems Administrators to decrease by -4.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 323,600 to 310,400 jobs. Its estimate of 13,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($99,130), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
323,600
Projected employment (2034)
310,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
-4%
Annual openings (projected average)
13,400
Pay & Preparation
$99,130
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Judgment and Decision Making (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Systems Evaluation (4/5) • Troubleshooting (4/5) • Systems Analysis (4/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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