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Network security administrator demographics and statistics in the US

Network security administrator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates network security administrator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our network security administrator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about network security administrators after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 89,682 network security administrators currently employed in the United States.
  • 12.9% of all network security administrators are women, while 87.1% are men.
  • The average network security administrator age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of network security administrators is White (61.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.4%), Asian (11.8%) and Black or African American (8.7%).
  • In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
  • 9% of all network security administrators are LGBT.
  • Network security administrators are 52% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Network security administrator gender statistics

12.9% of network security administrators are women and 87.1% of network security administrators are men.
  • Male, 87.1%
  • Female, 12.9%

Network security administrator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male87.1%
Female12.9%

Network security administrator gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$84,145
female-income
Female income
$78,750

Network security administrator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in network security administrator positions over time. Currently, 12.9% of network security administrators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Network security administrator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201084.30%15.70%
201184.22%15.78%
201282.62%17.38%
201384.61%15.39%
201484.53%15.47%
201584.81%15.19%
201684.24%15.76%
201782.68%17.32%
201886.20%13.80%
201984.44%15.56%
202086.50%13.50%
202187.07%12.93%

Network security administrator related jobs gender ratio

We compared network security administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Informatics Nurse Specialist13%87%
Clinical Support Specialist22%78%
Clinic Administrator23%77%
Network Security Administrator87%13%
Senior Data Center Engineer98%2%
Software Applications Architect98%2%
Dell Certified Systems Expert99%1%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Dell Certified Systems Expert
Software Applications Architect
Senior Data Center Engineer
Network Security Administrator
Clinic Administrator
Clinical Support Specialist
Informatics Nurse Specialist
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Network security administrator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among network security administrators is White, which makes up 61.8% of all network security administrators. Comparatively, 12.4% of network security administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of network security administrators are Asian.
  • White, 61.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
  • Asian, 11.8%
  • Black or African American, 8.7%
  • Unknown, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Network security administrator race

Network security administrator racePercentages
White61.8%
Hispanic or Latino12.4%
Asian11.8%
Black or African American8.7%
Unknown5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Network security administrator race and ethnicity over time

See how network security administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Network security administrator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201067.05%10.06%10.94%9.56%
201167.14%9.74%11.04%9.79%
201266.27%9.17%11.63%10.12%
201367.08%10.23%11.17%9.05%
201465.48%10.17%11.86%9.94%
201565.74%8.80%10.71%11.66%
201665.42%10.20%11.86%9.80%
201764.77%9.60%12.36%10.73%
201863.78%10.08%11.56%11.14%
201963.90%10.14%11.22%11.28%
202061.45%8.36%11.65%13.26%
202161.85%8.66%11.77%12.35%

Network security administrator wage gap by race

According to our data, asian network security administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White network security administrators have the lowest average salary at $81,353.
$92,000
$90,000
$88,000
$86,000
$84,000
$82,000
$80,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$83,742
White$81,353
Black or African American$81,873
Asian$91,055
Hispanic or Latino$83,057
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Average network security administrator age

See how the average age of network security administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female

Network security administrator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown41
White4247
Black or African American4443.5
Asian4548
Hispanic or Latino3840.5

Network security administrator age breakdown

The average age of network security administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the network security administrator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Network security administrator age breakdown

Network Security Administrator YearsPercentages
40+ years60%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years8%

Network security administrator educational attainment

The most common degree for network security administrators is bachelor's degree, with 62% of network security administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 62%
  • Associate, 23%
  • Master's, 9%
  • High School Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Network security administrators by degree level

Network security administrator degreePercentages
Bachelor's62%
Associate23%
Master's9%
High School Diploma3%
Other Degrees3%

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Network security administrator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, network security administrators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,337 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, network security administrators earn a median annual income of $89,138 compared to $80,791 for network security administrators with an Associate degree.
$95,000
$92,000
$89,000
$86,000
$83,000
$80,000
$77,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$92,337
High School Diploma or Less$79,769
Bachelor's Degree$89,138
Some College/ Associate Degree$80,791
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Network security administrator employment statistics

Most network security administrators work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where network security administrators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where network security administrators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Network security administrator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees4%
50 - 100 employees12%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees22%
> 10,000 employees31%

Network security administrator jobs by company type

Employees with the network security administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most network security administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Network security administrator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education10%
Public33%
Private52%
Government5%

Network security administrator jobs by industry

The most common industries for network security administrators are technology, finance and professional.

Fortune 500

Technology

Finance

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Network security administrator turnover and employment statistics

Network security administrator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for network security administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Network security administrator unemployment rate by year

YearNetwork security administrator unemployment rate
20105.00%
20113.88%
20123.29%
20133.35%
20142.81%
20152.68%
20162.27%
20172.77%
20182.33%
20192.71%
20202.42%
20212.37%

Average network security administrator tenure

The average network security administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 834 network security administrators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Network security administrator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year22%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years4%
11+ years7%

Network security administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of network security administrators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Data Communications Specialist7.31%120,034
Senior GIS Analyst8.42%43,362
Senior Release Engineer8.46%232,671
Information Security Consultant8.59%113,409
Network Security Administrator9.03%-
Enterprise Architect10.54%89,628
Hardware And Software Technician10.88%71,355

Similar network security administrator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Data Communications Specialist7.31%120,034
Senior GIS Analyst8.42%43,362
Senior Release Engineer8.46%232,671
Information Security Consultant8.59%113,409
Enterprise Architect10.54%89,628
Hardware And Software Technician10.88%71,355

Foreign languages spoken by network security administrators

The most common foreign language among network security administrators is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 21.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
  • Spanish, 42.9%
  • Carrier, 21.4%
  • Portuguese, 7.1%
  • German, 7.1%
  • French, 7.1%
  • Other, 14.4%

Network security administrator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish42.9%
Carrier21.4%
Portuguese7.1%
German7.1%
French7.1%
Other14.4%

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Network security administrator location demographics

Where do network security administrators earn the most?

Network security administrators earn the most in California, where the average network security administrator salary is $93,494. The map here shows where network security administrators earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Network Security Administrators?

By looking through more than 834 resumes, we found that the most popular places for network security administrators are San Antonio, TX and Austin, TX.
Number of Network Security Administrators

Network security administrator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Texas4,654$79,872
2California3,997$93,494
3New York3,180$81,955
4Illinois2,906$75,708
5Pennsylvania2,831$81,305
6Virginia2,465$89,092
7North Carolina2,334$75,201
8Georgia2,130$72,617
9Florida2,109$70,893
10Ohio2,092$75,574
11New Jersey1,892$83,562
12Maryland1,871$91,738
13Washington1,713$91,873
14Minnesota1,577$74,978
15Arizona1,547$79,026
16Michigan1,316$73,502
17Massachusetts1,298$80,224
18Colorado1,207$69,192
19Indiana1,190$73,072
20Missouri1,187$71,615
21Tennessee1,050$70,874
22Alabama1,028$70,928
23Wisconsin977$73,020
24Oregon963$89,981
25South Carolina822$69,913
26Connecticut691$83,671
27Iowa634$70,735
28Kentucky627$71,307
29Oklahoma533$69,983
30Utah532$80,583
31District of Columbia529$93,590
32Kansas529$79,683
33Louisiana513$75,498
34Mississippi491$71,516
35Nevada474$87,254
36Nebraska442$72,959
37New Mexico438$77,556
38New Hampshire389$82,837
39Arkansas388$67,601
40Rhode Island301$84,228
41Idaho296$83,872
42West Virginia273$78,718
43Alaska269$65,300
44Delaware265$86,881
45Montana217$68,221
46Maine211$79,937
47North Dakota177$70,792
48Vermont173$74,893
49Hawaii168$75,459
50South Dakota163$70,933
51Wyoming115$76,387

Where are network security administrators in high demand?

Network security administrators are in high demand in Chantilly, VA. There are currently 7 job openings for network security administrators here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country network security administrators are in the most demand.
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