Network Administrator Job Description
Network administrators are responsible for designing computer networks. On a daily basis they prepare, test, and evaluate systems including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), the Internet, and other communication systems. Systems used in businesses and firms are set-up in many different ways and range from a connection between two single buildings or a globally distributed network, that includes e-mail and voice-mail. The network administrators have to ensure that they perform network modeling, planning, and analysis of these systems to ensure that they are working properly. Additionally, they are also required to research products related to the field and make any necessary software or hardware recommendations to ensure that the system is both secure and operating efficiently.
Network administrators also design, install, and support their organization’s computer systems. In addition to the previously mentioned responsibilities, they are also responsible for network segments and intranet systems. Individuals work in a wide range of industries, including corporations, government organizations, small businesses, and schools. There main goal is to ensure availability to users of the network through proper installation, network hardware and software maintenance, problem analyzing, and networks monitoring which are vital to accomplish this goal.
Network Administrator Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Network Administrator is $52462 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $75349. The lowest salary was $35229. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Network Administrator is $15.06 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $21.53. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $8.59. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Network Administrator are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Network Administrator. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $41,028 – $83,337
Florida – $32,779 – $75,561
Illinois – $39,363 – $77,848
Michigan – $34,432 – $66,009
New York – $40,571 – $77,975
Pennsylvania – $38,173 – $66,183
Texas – $34,911 – $72,145
These are the highest paying cities for a Network Administrator. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
New York, New York –
Chicago, Illinois –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –
Dallas, Texas –
St. Louis, Missouri –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Network Administrator from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $52462 while in 2007 it was just $48652.35
