Network and Computer Systems Administrators Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Network and Computer Systems Administrators occupation accounted for over 326 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 2.9% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $97,160, and the median wage was $90,520. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 57%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services held the largest number of jobs for the Network and Computer Systems Administrators occupation, employing over 95 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $100,740, with a median wage of $96,370. There was an increase in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 2.1% to 3.7%, indicating industry sector wages outpaced national wage trends.

Educational Services accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 32 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $82,950, and the median wage was $80,620. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -13.2% to -14.6%.

The Information sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 31 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $109,250 and the median wage was $100,880. The wage variance to the national average experienced an increase compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 6.5% to 12.4%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Network and Computer Systems Administrators occupation, we find that Olympia-Tumwater, WA had the highest concentration of jobs (2.6 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $95,290, and a median wage of $99,260. The location variance to the national average was -1.9%. Huntsville, AL had the next highest concentration of jobs (2.5 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $94,840 and a median wage of $96,660. The industry variance to the national average was -2.4%. Boulder, CO had 2.4 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $100,510 and a median wage of $101,270. The industry variance to the national average was 3.4%.

Summary

In 2022, the Network and Computer Systems Administrators occupation in the United States experienced a growth of 2.9%, with over 326 thousand jobs. Despite this increase, the field maintained its competitiveness in terms of wages, with an annual mean wage of $97,160 and a median wage of $90,520, exceeding the national average for all occupations by 57%. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emerged as the dominant industry, employing over 95 thousand individuals, with wages slightly outpacing the national average compared to the previous year. Educational Services also played a significant role, with 32 thousand people employed, although experiencing a decrease in wage variance relative to the national average. Furthermore, the Information sector showcased substantial employment figures, with approximately 31 thousand individuals employed, witnessing a notable increase in wage variance compared to the previous year. Analyzing location concentration, Olympia-Tumwater, WA, stood out with the highest job concentration, offering wages close to the national average, followed by Huntsville, AL, and Boulder, CO, each exhibiting significant employment shares with varying wage differentials relative to the national average.

For more detailed insights, visit our Network and Computer Systems Administrators Dashboard or consider purchasing Aimiax’s 2022 Network and Computer Systems Administrators Report.