Computer Related Job
Computer Support Specialists and System Administrators
EMPLOYMENT
Computer Related Job - Computer Support Specialists and Systems Administrators held about 862,000 jobs in 2006. Of these,approximately 552,000 were Computer Support Specialists and around 309,000 were network and computer systems administrators.About 23 percent of all these Computer Related Job - Computer Support Specialists and Systems Administrators were employed in professional,scientific,and technical services industries,principally computer systems design and related services. Other organizations that employed substantial numbers of these workers include administrative and support services companies,banks,government agencies,insurance companies,etc.Many Computer Support Specialists worked for manufacturers of computers,semiconductors,and other electronic components.
JOB OUTLOOK
Job prospects should be best for college graduates who are up date with the latest skills and technologies,particularly if they have supplemented their formal education with some relevant work experience. Employers will continue to seek computer specialists who possess a strong background in fundamental computer skills combined with good interpersonal and communication skills. Due to the demand for Computer Support Specialists and Systems Administrators over the next decade,those who have strong computer skills,but do not have a bachelor's degree, should continue to qualify for some entry-level positions. However,certifications and practical experience are essential for persons without degrees.
Employment of Computer Support Specialists is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2014.Job growth will continue to be driven by the ongoing expansion of the computer system design and related services industry, which is projected to remain one of the fastest-growing industries in U.S. economy.
Employment of Systems Administrators is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations as firms continue to invest heavily in securing computer networks. Companies are looking for workers who are knowledgeable about the function and administration of networks. Such employees have become increasingly hard to find as systems administration has moved from being a separate function within corporations to one that forms a crucial element of business in an increasingly high-technology economy.
EARNINGS
Median annual earnings of Computer Related Job - Computer Support Specialists were $41,470 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $32,110 and $53,640. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,290, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $68,540. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of Computer Support Specialists in May 2006 were as follows:
Software publishers $46,270
Management of companies and enterprises $42,770
Computer Systems design $42,510
Colleges,universities,
professional schools $40,130
Elementary and secondary schools $37,880
Median annual earnings of network and Computer Systems Administrators were $62,130 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $48,520 and $79,160. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,610, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $97,080.Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of network and Computer Systems Administrators in May 2006 were as follows:
Wired telecommunications carries $60,790
Computer Systems design and related services $66,680
Management of companies and enterprises $66,020
Elementary and secondary schools $54,590
College,universities,and professional schools $53,750
Information Source: Bureau Of Labor Statistics at www.bls.org
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