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What is a senior information technology assistant and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a senior information technology assistant. For example, did you know that they make an average of $23.44 an hour? That's $48,760 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 83,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreSenior Information Technology AssistantUS Average
Salary
3.8

Avg. Salary $48,760

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.4

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%

Asian 11.99%

Black or African American 6.24%

Hispanic or Latino 8.82%

Unknown 4.70%

White 67.73%

Gender

female 42.31%

male 57.69%

Age - 43
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 - 43
Stress level
7.4

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.5

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.7

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a senior information technology assistant

  1. Explore senior information technology assistant education requirements

    Most common senior information technology assistant degrees

    Bachelor's

    60.5 %

    Associate

    17.3 %

    Master's

    8.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific senior information technology assistant skills

    SkillsPercentages
    SharePoint33.78%
    Troubleshoot10.59%
    SQL Server9.56%
    PC8.68%
    Desktop Systems7.65%
  3. Complete relevant senior information technology assistant training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior information technology assistants 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 senior information technology assistant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior information technology assistant resumes.
  4. Research senior information technology assistant duties and responsibilities

    • Manage production systems/applications and responsibility for their implementations - QA and test environments include.
    • Maintain network server such as file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems.
    • Perform repairs/installation on hardware order replacement parts for IBM compatible PC, and malfunctioning printers.
    • Assist by PowerPoint presentations, visual and graphic show in the meetings to monitor and report on updates and progresses.
  5. Apply for senior information technology assistant jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a senior information technology assistant 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 senior information technology assistant salary

The average senior information technology assistant salary in the United States is $48,760 per year or $23 per hour. Senior information technology assistant salaries range between $42,000 and $56,000 per year.

Average senior information technology assistant salary
$48,760 Yearly
$23.44 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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