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Job outlook for data security administrators in the United States
Are data security administrator jobs in demand?
Yes, data security administrator jobs are in demand. Data security administrator demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Data security administrator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of data security administrator jobs and the average data security administrator salary over time.
Data security administrator jobs over time
Data security administrator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,335 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,258 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 510 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,371 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,342 | 0.00% |
Average data security administrator salary over time
Data security administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73,999 | $35.58 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $71,561 | $34.40 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $69,941 | $33.63 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $69,131 | $33.24 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $67,938 | $32.66 | +2.4% |
Data security administrator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of data security administrator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where data security administrators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for data security administrators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 309 | 42% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 518 | 39% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 2,068 | 37% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 252 | 36% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 260 | 34% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,174 | 32% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 3,925 | 31% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,871 | 31% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 591 | 31% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 324 | 31% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 3,007 | 29% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,627 | 29% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 1,042 | 29% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,531 | 28% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,983 | 28% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 867 | 28% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,806 | 27% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 236 | 27% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,590 | 26% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 536 | 26% |
Data Security Administrator job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to data security administrator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the data security administrator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the data security administrator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of data security administrator experts
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What will help Data Security 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.
Data security administrator jobs
Updated July 24, 2024