Communications network manager vs business administrator

The differences between communications network managers and business administrators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a communications network manager and a business administrator. Additionally, a communications network manager has an average salary of $83,353, which is higher than the $72,503 average annual salary of a business administrator.

The top three skills for a communications network manager include switches, IP and voip. The most important skills for a business administrator are customer service, powerpoint, and payroll.

Communications network manager vs business administrator overview

	Communications Network Manager	Business Administrator
Yearly salary	$83,353	$72,503
Hourly rate	$40.07	$34.86
Growth rate	5%	5%
Number of jobs	40,439	103,025
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Communications network manager vs business administrator salary

Communications network managers and business administrators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Communications Network Manager	Business Administrator
Average salary	$83,353	$72,503
Salary range	Between $53,000 And $129,000	Between $45,000 And $114,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Novartis
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between communications network manager and business administrator education

There are a few differences between a communications network manager and a business administrator in terms of educational background:

	Communications Network Manager	Business Administrator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Bachelor's Degree, 59%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Communications network manager vs business administrator demographics

Here are the differences between communications network managers' and business administrators' demographics:

	Communications Network Manager	Business Administrator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 33.3% Female, 66.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 8.7% White, 64.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 8.7% White, 63.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between communications network manager and business administrator duties and responsibilities

Communications network manager example responsibilities.

Manage Ethernet base TCP/IP network.
Manage and mentore telecom and facilities staff.
Lead an RFP process to select a new MPLS provider in which save 2.6 million over a 3-year contract.
Manage procurement of all computer and telecommunication purchases.
Manage the first and second releases of a highly customize SharePoint portal application focuse on engaging partners and automating business processes.
Migrate BLC systems from copper T1's to OCn & GigE fiber links.

Business administrator example responsibilities.

Create and manage a repository of group presentations and documents.
Coordinate and schedule travel arrangements, PowerPoint presentations and conference room set up for all quarterly sales and department meetings.
Design many email templates by using html and used them in notifications in Helsinki and Istanbul versions.
Diagnose and troubleshoot PC hardware and software problems, remote access and printing issues for internal and external employees.
Develop and maintain departmental SharePoint site.
Experience building new SharePoint farm for MarkeSource organization.

Communications network manager vs business administrator skills

Common communications network manager skills

Switches, 13%
IP, 10%
VoIP, 7%
Network Infrastructure, 6%
Network Security, 5%
Linux, 5%

Common business administrator skills

Customer Service, 12%
PowerPoint, 7%
Payroll, 7%
Team Support, 7%
Financial Statements, 5%
Oversight, 4%

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