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Job outlook for system center configuration managers in the United States
Are system center configuration manager jobs in demand?
System center configuration manager job and salary trends over time
System center configuration manager jobs over time
System center configuration manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 164 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 279 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 365 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 132 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 135 | 0.00% |
Average system center configuration manager salary over time
System center configuration manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,908 | $25.44 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $51,164 | $24.60 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $50,006 | $24.04 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $49,427 | $23.76 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $48,574 | $23.35 | +2.4% |
System center configuration manager jobs by state
Most common states for system center configuration managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 206 | 30% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 294 | 28% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 471 | 25% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 568 | 19% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,541 | 18% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,033 | 17% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 834 | 15% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 315 | 15% |
| 9 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 829 | 14% |
| 10 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 623 | 14% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 589 | 12% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 213 | 12% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,429 | 11% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,363 | 11% |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 427 | 11% |
| 16 | Delaware | 961,939 | 107 | 11% |
| 17 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,121 | 10% |
| 18 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 681 | 10% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 681 | 10% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 101 | 10% |
Most common cities for system center configuration managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leesburg | 1 | 2% | $60,063 |
| 2 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $43,726 |
System Center Configuration Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of system center configuration manager experts
Northwood University
Albertus Magnus College
Professor David Sanford
Associate Professor an Department Chair (MIS, CS, CYB MGT, IS CYB)Northwood University
Computer And Information Sciences
What general advice would you give to a System Center Configuration Manager?
Professor David Sanford: Workers like that they are challenged to solve problems and lead technological innovations.
They appreciate the diversity of projects
They enjoy the need for continuous improvement and education
Many see the global impact of their work.
They also desire and appreciate the need for versatile skills
A competitive salary is also an item that employees like
Workers dislike that the work can be stressful
Dealing with tight deadlines and/ or cybersecurity concerns.
This is a positive and a negative: The need to constantly stay up to date with technology can be a bit overwhelming for some.
There may be times of isolation, and
The unexpected system failures can be frustrating as they often require extra hours or the need to be on-call.
The multiple responsibilities and managing repetitive tasks are also issues workers point out in this field.
In short, the workplace offers exciting opportunities but comes with its fair share of pressures and challenges. Different people have different experiences based on their roles and personal preferences.
David Garaventa
Director, Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity Programs, Assistant Professor, CISAlbertus Magnus College
Business Administration and Management Department
What skills stand out on System Center Configuration Manager resumes?
David Garaventa: The skills/attributes required across a variety of jobs in the IT fields.