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Job outlook for senior system support analysts in the United States
Senior system support analyst job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior system support analyst job growth rate is 9% from 2018-2028.
About 56,000 new jobs for senior system support analysts are projected over the next decade.
Senior system support analyst salaries have increased 8% for senior system support analysts in the last 5 years.
There are over 15,141 senior system support analysts currently employed in the United States.
There are 126,014 active senior system support analyst job openings in the US.
The average senior system support analyst salary is $85,220.
Are senior system support analyst jobs in demand?
Senior system support analyst job and salary trends over time
Senior system support analyst jobs over time
Senior system support analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,141 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 19,852 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 8,092 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 14,662 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 14,429 | 0.00% |
Average senior system support analyst salary over time
Senior system support analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $85,220 | $40.97 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $82,412 | $39.62 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $80,546 | $38.72 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $80,120 | $38.52 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $79,167 | $38.06 | +1.7% |
Senior system support analyst jobs by state
Most common states for senior system support analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 445 | 64% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 218 | 25% |
| 3 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,637 | 22% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 646 | 22% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,685 | 20% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 417 | 20% |
| 7 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,178 | 19% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,043 | 17% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 6,512 | 16% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,555 | 16% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 782 | 16% |
| 12 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 482 | 16% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 761 | 15% |
| 14 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 457 | 15% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 94 | 15% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 960 | 14% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 103 | 14% |
| 18 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 493 | 13% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 133 | 13% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 96 | 13% |
Most common cities for senior system support analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henderson | 1 | 3% | $75,293 |
| 2 | Madison | 1 | 2% | $89,062 |
| 3 | Dallas | 4 | 0% | $80,912 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $86,795 |
| 5 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $89,976 |
Senior System Support Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior system support analyst experts
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
University of Washington
Bakersfield College
Portland State University
University of New Hampshire
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kennesaw State University
Idaho State University
Pennsylvania State University - Great Valley
What will help Senior System Support Analysts increase their earning potential?
Don Gelosh Ph.D.: There is a great demand for those who can understand the big picture as well as knowing the
smallest detail in the development and delivery of complex systems. It is very important that
everyone involved in the engineering of complex systems works from the same requirements
and understands the intended operational environment. Systems engineers facilitate this
common understanding of the target system, interconnected systems and the operational
environment.
Today's advanced technology and systems that utilize that technology are increasingly
becoming more complex and more challenging to develop and deliver. This requires a different
type of engineer, one who has both in-depth technical knowledge and leadership skills.
Systems engineers who understand these requirements and can deliver successful complex
systems will always be in demand.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior System Support Analysts?
Les Atlas: Most certainly an impact, a very strong impact. The best lesson for us is from the 1919 Spanish Flu pandemic. That strain of flu still circulates as a seasonal virus. Over 100 years laters, it is now considered a Phase 6 pandemic by the World Health Organization. While it is reduced due to current social distancing and mask wearing, the 1919 Spanish Flu virus still causes community-level outbreaks in multiple parts of the globe. Societal changes from this event of over 100 years ago are still with us.
In fact, they changed society. As is well-documented, after a high level of immunity was reached in the 1920's, the resulting labor shortage enabled workers to demand better living and working conditions, as well as better wages and public health care. As just one example of the societal changes due to the 1919 pandemic, the drop in the male labor force empowered male workers, and also changed the gender composition.
The aftermath of the 1919 pandemic was the start of women joining the labour force. In the United States, the proportion of women in the labour force rose from 18 per cent in 1900 to almost 21 per cent in 1920. In that same year, with the ratification of the 19th Amendment of the Constitution, the Congress of the United States guaranteed all American women the right to vote.
The current COVID-19 pandemic will certainly change the way we live, be it our mobility or the kinds of career options people have. After our current year-long experience in remote learning and work, will we go back to the inefficiencies of going to our office every work day? Or will remote work be acceptable, where one's residence will not be dependent upon the locations of employment. Will we avoid future hotspots of infection, choosing to instead reside and travel in areas where infection is decreasing? Will we prefer to travel on aircraft which are certified to be virus-free and frequent restaurants which are documented to be safer? Future marketing will likely make a sharp turn in this direction.
What Senior System Support Analyst skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Maryam Farahani: The best approach is researching skills and technologies required in their field of education or their field of work. Specially if there are simulation software/skills presented in their schools (related to their field of work/study), they should not miss the opportunity to learn them. These type of trainings are much less expensive in school and help them to standout in the pool of candidates in current competitive job market. Plus the hiring companies will save time/money for training the trained candidates, and it gives the trained candidates higher chance of employment.
What general advice would you give to a Senior System Support Analyst?
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 Senior System Support Analyst 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.
Marc Lessard
ProfessorUniversity of New Hampshire
Physics and Astronomy Department and Space Science Center
What type of skills will young Senior System Support Analysts need?
Marc Lessard: This is a very good and important question. Graduates who can address complex problems in creative ways will be the most successful. This might sound obvious, but there seems to be a trend developing where younger engineers tend to want to follow written procedures or instructions for solving problems.
What is more valuable, of course, is being able to use a broad-based background to provide new and creative solutions, or at least to suggest new ideas and engage in discussions to further develop those ideas. The cliche of "thinking outside the box" will always be important.
What experience really stands out on Senior System Support Analyst 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!
Austin McCoy
Director of Javelina Engineering Student Success CenterTexas A&M University - Kingsville
Engineering Department
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior System Support Analyst job market given the pandemic?
Austin McCoy: -Adapting to the virtual setting
Remote work is becoming more of an option for employees.
What experience really stands out on Senior System Support Analyst 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.
Vince Bowen
Executive Director, Department Chair Energy Systems Technology & Education Center (ESTEC)Idaho State University
College of Technology
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior System Support Analysts to find work opportunities?
Vince Bowen: Any large city will have several openings. Beyond that, these people can work anywhere in the world.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior System Support Analysts?
Nil Ergin Ph.D.: The pandemic disrupts all systems. With disruptions, new forms of services, delivery formats, and jobs will emerge. One overall result of the epidemic is that tech companies consider allowing employees to work remotely, beyond the end of the pandemic. Emerging work from the home norm will enable companies to hire a diverse and distributed workforce and compete for technical talent nationwide. This will also create a demand for IT capabilities and create a network of shared workspaces. Graduates need to diversify their skill sets to adapt and be agile to new forms of change.