Systems Administrator Salary
Systems administrators manage IT infrastructure including servers, networks, and security systems.
Systems Administrator Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level systems administrators earn around $55,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $86,000. Senior-level systems administrators can earn $125,000 or more.
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The salary range for systems administrators varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $52,000, while the top 10% earn $132,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $52,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $67,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $84,810 |
| 75th Percentile | $108,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $132,000 |
Systems Administrator Salary by State
Systems Administrator salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $139,937, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $63,608.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $139,937 | Details → |
| #2 California | $129,759 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $122,975 | Details → |
| #4 New York | $111,949 | Details → |
| #5 Washington | $107,709 | Details → |
| #6 Alaska | $102,620 | Details → |
| #7 New Jersey | $102,620 | Details → |
| #8 Maryland | $98,380 | Details → |
| #9 Oregon | $98,380 | Details → |
| #10 Connecticut | $97,532 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $95,835 | Details → |
| #12 Virginia | $94,987 | Details → |
| #13 New Hampshire | $90,747 | Details → |
| #14 Rhode Island | $89,899 | Details → |
| #15 Utah | $86,506 | Details → |
| #16 Delaware | $85,658 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $84,810 | Details → |
| #18 Illinois | $84,810 | Details → |
| #19 Minnesota | $84,810 | Details → |
| #20 Arizona | $83,962 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $83,962 | Details → |
| #22 Pennsylvania | $83,114 | Details → |
| #23 Texas | $83,114 | Details → |
| #24 Vermont | $83,114 | Details → |
| #25 Georgia | $81,418 | Details → |
| #26 North Carolina | $81,418 | Details → |
| #27 Maine | $80,570 | Details → |
| #28 Idaho | $79,721 | Details → |
| #29 New Mexico | $78,873 | Details → |
| #30 Wisconsin | $78,025 | Details → |
| #31 Montana | $77,177 | Details → |
| #32 Michigan | $76,329 | Details → |
| #33 Ohio | $76,329 | Details → |
| #34 Tennessee | $75,481 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $74,633 | Details → |
| #36 Missouri | $74,633 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $74,633 | Details → |
| #38 Louisiana | $73,785 | Details → |
| #39 South Carolina | $73,785 | Details → |
| #40 Iowa | $72,937 | Details → |
| #41 North Dakota | $72,937 | Details → |
| #42 Wyoming | $72,937 | Details → |
| #43 Kansas | $71,240 | Details → |
| #44 Kentucky | $70,392 | Details → |
| #45 South Dakota | $70,392 | Details → |
| #46 Alabama | $69,544 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $69,544 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $66,152 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $64,456 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $63,608 | Details → |
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- ● Maintain servers and operating systems
- ● Monitor system performance
- ● Manage user accounts and security
- ● Implement backup procedures
- ● Maintain network infrastructure
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 3% growth over the next decade
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