Computer Systems Administrator
Computer systems administrators design, install, and support an organization's computer system
50%
42%
8%
National data for network and computer systems administrators (SOC 15-1071).
$39,950
$58,830
$88,100
$19.21
$28.28
$42.36
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree - Computer science, Information science, or Management information systems (MIS)

    • Hours

  • Work a regular, set schedule
  • Most work full time. Overtime is common
  • May sometimes be on-call in case of a computer-related emergency
    • COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS will:
  • Have at least a bachelor's degree
  • Help organizations redesign or customize their computer systems
  • May work long hours to meet deadlines
  • Work with people
    • COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS frequently:
  • Sit for long periods of time
  • Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Repeat the same movements
    • It is important that COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS be able to:
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand
  • Understand the speech of another person
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
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