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Job outlook for consultants-senior system administrator in the United States
Consultant-senior system administrator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected consultant-senior system administrator job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 18,200 new jobs for consultants-senior system administrator are projected over the next decade.
Consultant-senior system administrator salaries have increased 9% for consultants-senior system administrator in the last 5 years.
There are over 143,163 consultants-senior system administrator currently employed in the United States.
There are 90,166 active consultant-senior system administrator job openings in the US.
The average consultant-senior system administrator salary is $97,555.
Are consultant-senior system administrator jobs in demand?
Consultant-senior system administrator job and salary trends over time
Consultant-senior system administrator jobs over time
Consultant-senior system administrator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 143,163 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 127,841 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 128,046 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 46,836 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 47,971 | 0.01% |
Average consultant-senior system administrator salary over time
Consultant-senior system administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,555 | $46.90 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $94,341 | $45.36 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $92,205 | $44.33 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $91,137 | $43.82 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $89,564 | $43.06 | +2.4% |
Consultant-senior system administrator jobs by state
Most common states for consultants-senior system administrator
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 329 | 47% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 527 | 39% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 233 | 27% |
| 4 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 530 | 25% |
| 5 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,152 | 24% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,378 | 23% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,836 | 22% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 289 | 22% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,102 | 20% |
| 10 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 371 | 20% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,317 | 19% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 964 | 19% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 128 | 17% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 484 | 16% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 604 | 15% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 96 | 15% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,007 | 14% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 146 | 14% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 108 | 14% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 907 | 13% |
Consultant-Senior System Administrator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of consultant-senior system administrator experts
Bakersfield College
Portland State University
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
University of New Hampshire
Northeastern University
Kennesaw State University
Pennsylvania State University - Great Valley
Laura Kier
Network Design and Administration InstructorWhat general advice would you give to a Consultant-Senior System Administrator?
Laura Kier: Students graduating from the Computer Network Design and Administration program will enter the job market with a solid foundation in networking technologies. Above that they should also be able to develop and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Networking has a strong emphasis on teamwork and being able to communicate well with customers, co-workers and teammates is vital. Attaining certifications in Cisco, Linux, Windows, and security will also help the student stand out within the industry (classes in the program help to learn the knowledge needed to attain certifications). Students should participate in any local or online communities and groups to enhance skills and knowledge and find networking opportunities.
What Consultant-Senior System Administrator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Laura Kier: Computer Networking is a dynamic field with a wide variety of opportunities in many different industries. Some skills that will be more important in general are skills in software defined networking and automation. Skills in the DevOps field will be necessary, as well as skills leveraging AI tools. Cybersecurity is always important and using AI tools to enhance security and monitoring is necessary.
What will help Consultants-Senior System Administrator increase their earning potential?
Laura Kier: Learn to present your skills well from the interview and into your career. Those communication skills count! Industry certifications like CCNA matter. They help you demonstrate a willingness to grow and learn beyond what was required for your degree. Be willing to take on new challenges with your new job and keep learning new skills. It is really important for graduates to understand that talented IT professionals can move up quickly in a company, but they often must start at the bottom to showcase their technical and soft skills. Because of that, they should not shy away from entry level jobs if there is potential for growth.
What general advice would you give to a Consultant-Senior System Administrator?
Maryam Farahani: Thinking about the fields they want to experience or try. And to be intentional about their job search. The best advice is learning as much as they can about what company offers. Visualizing themselves in the next 5 years as a starting point. Do they want to travel a lot, or be in management positions? Do they want to be subject matter expert, or a hands-on engineer or technologist? Their goal may change as they progress in their career but having one makes a big difference in their career choices and keeping them on track.
Dr. Wayne Wakeland Ph.D.
Professor and Systems Science Program ChairPortland State University
Systems science program
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Consultant-Senior System Administrator job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Wayne Wakeland Ph.D.: Obviously, there is and will continue to be increased receptivity to (and necessity of) working remotely. This is likely to benefit some job seekers. On the other hand, the weakened economy, which may take years to recover, means that less jobs are/will be available, and, therefore, the competition for attractive jobs will be intense.
Dr. T.S. Kalkur
Department ChairUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
What experience really stands out on Consultant-Senior System Administrator resumes?
Dr. T.S. Kalkur: Internship experience and tools used in design.
Marc Lessard
ProfessorUniversity of New Hampshire
Physics and Astronomy Department and Space Science Center
What experience really stands out on Consultant-Senior System Administrator resumes?
Marc Lessard: Students who have been significantly involved in research projects have a distinct advantage over those who haven't. Those who began such work (which is typically paid) as sophomores or juniors often will have played a significant role in these real-world research efforts, which can be very different than what might be tackled as part of a capstone project.
Written and oral presentation skills are also essential!
What Consultant-Senior System Administrator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Laura A. Meyer M. Ed.: Students should really be working on honing the skills in their areas of focus and interest. With that said, they should also work toward becoming more well-rounded in all areas. A few of my students have realized through job postings, they have found that although they may want to work in data, knowing the basics of programming will be useful as well.
What experience really stands out on Consultant-Senior System Administrator resumes?
Adeel Khalid Ph.D.: It is the age of diversity. A graduate can stand out when their resume shows a broad portfolio of experiences. In addition to a solid academic record, students who demonstrate that they can take on challenging tasks and work beyond a degree's basic requirements are more likely to be successful. I advise students to get involved in various activities, including undergraduate research projects, student design competitions, student organizations, internships, co-ops, etc. All of these should be highlighted on the resume. When a recruiter sees an overview of a student that shows relevant work experience in the form of work-study, internships, or co-op or research, their resume automatically comes to the top of the pile.
What experience really stands out on Consultant-Senior System Administrator resumes?
Nil Ergin Ph.D.: Knowledge of analytical skills, methods, and tools for analysis, design, and management of complex systems and experience working with interdisciplinary teams are essential for systems engineering professionals. Experience in applying systems thinking and design thinking approaches to understanding organization, technical, and non-technical factors that influence the design and performance of complex systems stands out on resumes.