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Computers are an integral part of our personal and business lives and will continue to have an increasing presence. As our lives become computerized, our need for technological gurus increases. As advancements in technology occur and more organizations go digital, job growth in the industry will be extremely healthy. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment reports that opportunities for those in the network administration field is expected to grow about 20% - 27% faster than other occupations for the next several years.
Opportunities for the network administration professional can be found in all types of organizations. Those with the highest education, most work experience and best interpersonal skills will find the most success. Improvements in technology means that systems and software need to be upgraded, workers need to be trained and the increased interest n cyber-security ensure that these jobs will continue to see growth.
Salaries for network administration staff depend on the level of employment and the industry. In 2004 according to The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Statistics, the median income for a computer support specialists was $40,430 a year with the middle 50% earning between $31,000 and $53,000. Software publishers, computer systems design firms and corporate information technology departments paid a few thousand dollars more than the median yearly salary, while educational institutions paid somewhat less than the median. Network administrators earned a median annual salary of $58,190 with telecommunication and computer design firms paying the highest salaries.
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