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Job Description


	Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these 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. The median annual wage for network and computer systems administrators was $77,810 in May 2015. Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 8 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Demand for information technology workers is high and should continue to grow as firms invest in newer, faster technology and mobile networks. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for network and computer systems administrators. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of network and computer systems administrators with similar occupations. Learn more about network and computer systems administrators by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	68,130
Management of Companies and Enterprises	27,610
Telecommunications	15,280
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	14,580
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	14,260
Elementary and Secondary Schools	13,200
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only)	11,620
Employment Services	11,310
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	9,420
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services	9,040

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Average Annual Salary	$87,070
Average Hourly Wage	$41.86
Total Employment	366,250