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What is an assistant systems manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an assistant systems manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $27.06 an hour? That's $56,294 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 16% and produce 82,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAssistant Systems ManagerUS Average
Salary
4.4

Avg. Salary $56,294

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 16%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.21%

Asian 14.12%

Black or African American 6.65%

Hispanic or Latino 9.98%

Unknown 5.20%

White 63.86%

Gender

female 23.80%

male 76.20%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Assistant systems manager career paths

Key steps to become an assistant systems manager

  1. Explore assistant systems manager education requirements

    Most common assistant systems manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    67.5 %

    Associate

    13.7 %

    Master's

    10.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific assistant systems manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service14.43%
    Data Entry13.32%
    Windows NT5.53%
    Financial Statements4.52%
    Unix4.35%
  3. Complete relevant assistant systems manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New assistant systems managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an assistant systems manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real assistant systems manager resumes.
  4. Research assistant systems manager duties and responsibilities

    • Develop, manage and perform maintenance on SharePoint web applications with a concentrate focus on physical, information and personnel security.
    • Assist in entering total payroll for cash control.
    • Operate UNIX base production, accounting and hr systems for the manufacture of injection-mold products.
    • Complete implementation of UNIX solutions.
  5. Apply for assistant systems manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an assistant systems manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average assistant systems manager salary

The average assistant systems manager salary in the United States is $56,294 per year or $27 per hour. Assistant systems manager salaries range between $35,000 and $89,000 per year.

Average assistant systems manager salary
$56,294 Yearly
$27.06 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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