Web Administrators
SOC code 15-1299 · O*NET-SOC 15-1299.01 · Considerable preparation needed · Computer and IT
Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation
Web Administrators pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$116,580
a year
Hourly
$56.05
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$122,230
$58.77 per hour
Middle 50%
$79,370 – $157,500
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$55,940 – $188,470
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
435,370
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
These pay and employment figures are for the broader BLS group “Computer Occupations, All Other”, not this job alone.
- 10th percentile
- $55,940
- $26.89/hr
- 25th percentile
- $79,370
- $38.16/hr
- Median percentile
- $116,580
- $56.05/hr
- 75th percentile
- $157,500
- $75.72/hr
- 90th percentile
- $188,470
- $90.61/hr
What does a web administrator do?
Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- 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.
How to become a web administrator
Most people in this role hold bachelor's degree — 55% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 4 — Considerable preparation needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Bachelor's Degree55%
- Some College Courses15%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree15%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)5%
Common questions
How much does a web administrator earn?
The national median is $116,580 a year. The full range runs from $55,940 at the 10th percentile to $188,470 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a web administrator without a degree?
Not usually — this occupation sits in preparation zone 4, where the typical entry route is most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. The education breakdown above shows what people in the role actually reported.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Critical Thinking4.0/5
- Reading Comprehension3.9/5
- Active Listening3.8/5
- Monitoring3.4/5
- Writing3.3/5
- Speaking3.3/5
Knowledge areas
- Computers and Electronics4.2/5
- English Language4.1/5
- Communications and Media4.1/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
- Administration and Management3.2/5
- Engineering and Technology3.2/5
- Design3.1/5
- Sales and Marketing3.0/5
Transferable strengths: Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Systems Evaluation, Systems Analysis.