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Network and Computer Systems Administrators — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

-4.2%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

14,300

projected per year

Outlook Rating

Decline

What This Means

Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to decline +4.2% from 2024 to 2034. Employment in this occupation is expected to decline.

About 14,300 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $96,800 as of the latest data. About 318,570 people were employed in this role.

Typical Entry-Level Education

Bachelor's Degree