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Job outlook for web administrators in the United States
Web administrator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected web administrator job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 18,200 new jobs for web administrators are projected over the next decade.
Web administrator salaries have increased 10% for web administrators in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,529 web administrators currently employed in the United States.
There are 60,809 active web administrator job openings in the US.
The average web administrator salary is $76,146.
Are web administrator jobs in demand?
Web administrator job and salary trends over time
Web administrator jobs over time
Web administrator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,529 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,926 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,932 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,205 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,900 | 0.00% |
Average web administrator salary over time
Web administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,146 | $36.61 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $73,637 | $35.40 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $71,970 | $34.60 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $70,566 | $33.93 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $68,972 | $33.16 | +1.5% |
Web administrator jobs by state
Most common states for web administrators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 485 | 70% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 173 | 28% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 263 | 25% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,072 | 24% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 722 | 23% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,286 | 21% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,391 | 20% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,134 | 20% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 192 | 20% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 253 | 19% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 135 | 18% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 133 | 18% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 715 | 17% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 177 | 17% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 268 | 16% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,112 | 15% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,065 | 15% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 849 | 15% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 295 | 15% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 87 | 15% |
Most common cities for web administrators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethesda | 3 | 5% | $75,968 |
| 2 | Burbank | 2 | 2% | $82,140 |
| 3 | McLean | 1 | 2% | $75,919 |
| 4 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $69,787 |
| 5 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $71,040 |
| 6 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $77,664 |
| 7 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $73,452 |
Web Administrator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of web administrator experts
Ohio University
Wesleyan College
Tarleton State University
International Association of Administrative Professionals
What skills stand out on Web Administrator resumes?
Greg Kessler Ph.D.: I am not sure that there are any particular skills that stand out on resumes, but familiarity with instructional design principles should be considered to be very valuable. I also think that knowledge of multimedia principles, social media, and various forms of virtual and immersive experiences. Also, knowledge of AI and the other things I referred to in the trends above.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Web Administrator job market given the pandemic?
Greg Kessler Ph.D.: I think the biggest trends we are likely to see include an increased acceptance and reliance upon online and virtual immersive technologies. Previously, only a handful of faculty felt comfortable using technologies beyond the simplest tools. Now that we are forced to interact with one another online more and more, people will want to be able to feel more like they are sharing a space with others. This would be supported by simulated immersive technologies such as virtual reality. While VR is somewhat familiar to people now, it will likely take on more diverse forms. These will also incorporate a variety of artificial intelligence that can help by performing automated assessments and providing automated feedback to students as they interact with content. If you think of movies like Ready Player One, you can imagine the kind of thing I am referring to.
What general advice would you give to a Web Administrator?
Virginia Wilcox: Go into this knowing every single person you encounter was once in your shoes...new, confused, anxious, worried, etc.
The quickest way to make a friend is to ask for help. Everyone (even the most hardened) likes feeling needed and/or appreciated.
So...even if it's as minor as asking for advice on what color to use on the bulletin board or as major as asking for ideas on how to engage an unruly student...
ASK someone not only will you get the assistance you need, you will make their day...AND...you may find that you've made an invaluable step toward a new friendship.
Dr. Jacqueline Abernathy
Assistant ProfessorTarleton State University
Public Administration
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Web Administrator job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Jacqueline Abernathy: I think one of the most significant changes to the job market is how the pandemic forced employers to do business virtually if they wanted to do business at all. For non-essential businesses, they had to find a way for employees to work at home if they wanted employees to keep working. This means that jobs that were originally considered location-bound were found to be done remotely, some with little to no modifications.
What this means is that some employers have reconsidered the costs of maintaining physical office space for workers that could telecommute and would rather work at home. Instead of paying rent and utilities for all employees to work in cubicles, they could export those costs to the employee using the spare bedroom they pay for, and home internet, phone, power, the water they pay for themselves. This cost-saving epiphany could affect employers and jobseekers alike in several ways. If a job can be done from anywhere, it means that those who are interested in a job can apply regardless of where they live.
This means a wider pool of talent for employers to choose from instead of just those willing to live within commuting distance. It also means more potential opportunities for jobseekers that might not be willing or able to relocate. But there is a downside, and that is that it increases competition for available jobs. The labor pool is no longer limited to those with skills and experience in a metro area, so those seeking a job are no longer just up against other locals anymore. This means those on the job market might have a more difficult job finding ways to set themselves apart. I think it means more opportunities, potentially, but greater challenges getting hired and a need to find ways to make themselves more marketable than they may have needed to be when labor pools were shallower.
How do you envision technology impacting Web Administrators in the next 5 years?
Veronica Cochran: Technology will continue to change the nature of work and how work actually gets done for every profession and professional. In particular, it will enable administrative professionals to increase organization and prioritization, optimize performance, and improve efficiency and effectiveness. Technology will support our connectivity - further empowering collaboration, inclusion and teamwork. It will help administrative professionals better manage projects through shared accountability, allowing us to track and evaluate our progress to optimize desired outcomes in real-time.