Technology Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Systems Administrator Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median systems administrator salary in Wilmington, DE is $89,051 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$89,051
vs State Avg
+$3,393
vs National
+$4,241
Cost of Living
105%

Systems Administrator Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level systems administrator earns around $57,750, while experienced professionals earn up to $131,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$57,750
+$2,750 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$90,300
+$4,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$131,250
+$6,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $54,600
25th Percentile $70,350
Median (50th) $89,051
75th Percentile $113,400
90th Percentile $138,600

Systems Administrator Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$86,506
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$83,962
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$83,114
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$81,418
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Systems Administrator in Wilmington

Education

Most systems administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxWindows ServerActive DirectoryNetworkingVirtualizationScripting

Job Outlook

Nationally, systems administrator employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Wilmington may vary based on local industry and population growth.