Web Administrators
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.
Median pay: $116,580/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +8.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 31,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.
• Identify or document backup or recovery plans.
• Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
• Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.
• Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.
• Determine sources of Web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.
• Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.
• Implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
What's the median pay for Web Administrators?
The median pay for Web Administrators is $116,580 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Web Administrators?
Employment for Web Administrators is projected to change +8.2% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Web Administrators?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Web Administrators?
About 31,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.