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Job outlook for client systems administrators in the United States
Client systems administrator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected client systems administrator job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 18,200 new jobs for client systems administrators are projected over the next decade.
Client systems administrator salaries have increased 9% for client systems administrators in the last 5 years.
There are over 115,997 client systems administrators currently employed in the United States.
There are 135,033 active client systems administrator job openings in the US.
The average client systems administrator salary is $96,729.
Are client systems administrator jobs in demand?
Client systems administrator job and salary trends over time
Client systems administrator jobs over time
Client systems administrator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 115,997 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 107,911 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 102,423 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 37,462 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 38,348 | 0.01% |
Average client systems administrator salary over time
Client systems administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,729 | $46.50 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $93,542 | $44.97 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $91,424 | $43.95 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $90,365 | $43.44 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $88,805 | $42.69 | +2.4% |
Client systems administrator jobs by state
Most common states for client systems administrators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 399 | 57% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 197 | 32% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 295 | 28% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,611 | 27% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,118 | 27% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 365 | 27% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 203 | 27% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 197 | 27% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,453 | 26% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 151 | 26% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 241 | 25% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,043 | 24% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 456 | 24% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 252 | 24% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,694 | 23% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 475 | 23% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 196 | 23% |
| 18 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,543 | 22% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,531 | 22% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 370 | 22% |
Most common cities for client systems administrators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | 1 | 4% | $91,883 |
| 2 | Merrillville | 1 | 3% | $78,557 |
| 3 | Bellevue | 1 | 1% | $98,390 |
| 4 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $99,300 |
| 5 | Pearland | 1 | 1% | $93,176 |
Client Systems Administrator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of client systems administrator experts
Northwood University
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Albertus Magnus College
Pace University
What will help Client Systems Administrators increase their earning potential?
Dr. Joseph Oluwole: My general advice is to seek out administrator and professor mentors who can provide a sounding board and encouragement through the emotional roller coaster that administration can be. I cannot overstate the importance of supportive mentors to the success of a new graduate beginning as an administrator. Even the State of New Jersey, for instance, recognizes the importance of mentoring and created a formal program for new assistant principals and principals to seek support from experienced mentors under the state's New Jersey Leaders to Leaders (NJL2L) program.
Professor David Sanford
Associate Professor an Department Chair (MIS, CS, CYB MGT, IS CYB)Northwood University
Computer And Information Sciences
What general advice would you give to a Client Systems Administrator?
Professor David Sanford: Workers like that they are challenged to solve problems and lead technological innovations.
They appreciate the diversity of projects
They enjoy the need for continuous improvement and education
Many see the global impact of their work.
They also desire and appreciate the need for versatile skills
A competitive salary is also an item that employees like
Workers dislike that the work can be stressful
Dealing with tight deadlines and/ or cybersecurity concerns.
This is a positive and a negative: The need to constantly stay up to date with technology can be a bit overwhelming for some.
There may be times of isolation, and
The unexpected system failures can be frustrating as they often require extra hours or the need to be on-call.
The multiple responsibilities and managing repetitive tasks are also issues workers point out in this field.
In short, the workplace offers exciting opportunities but comes with its fair share of pressures and challenges. Different people have different experiences based on their roles and personal preferences.
Michael McLaughlin
FacultyBrigham Young University - Idaho
Department of Computer Information Technology
What skills stand out on Client Systems Administrator resumes?
Michael McLaughlin: The ability to solve unstructured problems.
David Garaventa
Director, Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity Programs, Assistant Professor, CISAlbertus Magnus College
Business Administration and Management Department
What skills stand out on Client Systems Administrator resumes?
David Garaventa: The skills/attributes required across a variety of jobs in the IT fields.
Dr. Pauline Mosley
Full Professor and Associate Chair of Information TechnologyPace University
Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems
What soft skills should all Client Systems Administrators possess?
Dr. Pauline Mosley: All graduates should possess strong communication skills, a willingness to take risks, think critically and innovatively. Lastly, they need to be flexible and willing to learn.