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What is a file system installer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a file system installer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $27.92 an hour? That's $58,077 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 23% and produce 24,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreFile System InstallerUS Average
Salary
4.5

Avg. Salary $58,077

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
4.6

Growth rate 23%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.61%

Asian 9.03%

Black or African American 10.45%

Hispanic or Latino 9.94%

Unknown 5.73%

White 64.23%

Gender

female 35.29%

male 64.71%

Age - 44
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 - 44
Stress level
4.6

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.9

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.8

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a file system installer

  1. Explore file system installer education requirements

    Most common file system installer degrees

    Bachelor's

    83.3 %

    Master's

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific file system installer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    DR21.19%
    Java13.56%
    Web Servers11.54%
    Python11.18%
    Virtual Machines11.16%
  3. Complete relevant file system installer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New file system installers 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 a file system installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real file system installer resumes.
  4. Research file system installer duties and responsibilities

    • Maintain and support internal database repository and manage the service and application creation/deletion and association with SQL sever instances.
    • File system management, working on Linux LVM troubleshooting.
    • Implement a centralize P2P system in C++ that allows clients to upload and download files.
    • Support physical, virtual, and AWS cloud-base Linux infrastructure.
  5. Apply for file system installer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a file system installer 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 file system installer salary

The average file system installer salary in the United States is $58,077 per year or $28 per hour. File system installer salaries range between $38,000 and $87,000 per year.

Average file system installer salary
$58,077 Yearly
$27.92 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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