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Web Administrators in New York

Web Administrators in New York

Thinking about a career as a Web Administrators in New York? Here’s what the data says. All computer occupations not listed separately. Excludes “Computer and Information Systems Managers” (11-3021), “Computer Hardware Engineers” (17-2061), “Electrical and Electronics Engineers” (17-2070), “Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary” (25-1021), “Special Effects Artists and Animators” (27-1014), “Graphic Designers” (27-1024), “Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars” (29-9021), and “Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers” (49-2011).

What do Web Administrators Make in New York?

For a web administrators working in New York, the typical annual salary is $105,210 per year (or about $50.58/hour).Annual wages span from $52,510 at the 10th percentile to $185,320 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $52,510 $25.24
25th percentile $73,440 $35.31
Median (50th) $105,210 $50.58
75th percentile $150,780 $72.49
90th percentile $185,320 $89.10
Salary ranges for Web Administrators in New York

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in New York relative to the national average — is 0.36, meaning fewer web administrators per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, web administrators earn a median of $62,692 per year ($30.14/hour), above the New York median.

Web Administrators earnings in New York vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 507,110 web administrators in the U.S.. In New York alone, about 9,860 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 3,420 web administrators.

Web Administrators in New York vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Web Administrators

Top New York Metros for Web Administrators

These are the New York metros with the most web administrators in New York.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 14,660 $115,480
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 670 $89,610
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY 660 $101,540
Rochester, NY 360 $87,110
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY 270 $102,270
Syracuse, NY 270 $75,710
Utica-Rome, NY 160 $85,490
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY 120 $90,380
Binghamton, NY 70 $56,590
Kingston, NY 30 $70,690

Top States for Web Administrators Employment

These states have the highest employment of web administrators work.

State Number Employed
California 85,270
Texas 59,680
Maryland 19,940
Georgia 18,590
Florida 18,320
Pennsylvania 17,710
District of Columbia 17,210
Virginia 14,020
North Carolina 13,660
Washington 13,620
Missouri 13,180
New Jersey 12,490
Illinois 11,440
Tennessee 11,190
New York 9,860
Colorado 8,690
Michigan 7,400
Massachusetts 6,100
South Carolina 5,840
Arizona 5,740

Highest-Paying States for Web Administrators

These states pay the most for web administrators.

State Annual Median Salary
Virgin Islands $179,830
Maryland $141,540
District of Columbia $137,610
Virginia $132,810
Delaware $132,670
Washington $131,800
California $128,750
Colorado $119,560
West Virginia $113,030
Hawaii $112,050

Skills

Key web administrators skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Complex Problem Solving  3.8 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  3.8 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  3.4 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  3.4 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Computers and Electronics  4.2 / 5
0
5
Communications and Media  4.1 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.1 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  3.5 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  3.2 / 5
0
5
Engineering and Technology  3.2 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for web administrators, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  3.9 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  3.9 / 5
0
5
Near Vision  3.9 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, web administrators typically:

  • 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.
  • Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues.
  • Test issues such as system integration, performance, and system security on a regular schedule or after any major program modifications.
  • Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine Web sites' effectiveness or usability.
  • Document application and Web site changes or change procedures.

Work Activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Processing Information
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, AJAX In-demand technologies: Adobe Photoshop, Cascading style sheets CSS, Content management systems CMS

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

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Also Known As

Administrator (Admin), Content Publisher, Corporate Webmaster, Implementer, Internet Systems Administrator, SharePoint Administrator, Web Administrator, Web Content Administrator (Admin), Web Content Coordinator, Web Content Manager, Web Coordinator, Web Development Manager, Web Director, Web Manager, Web Operations Specialist.

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