What are the main factors that influence an Operating Systems Administrator II's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Operating Systems Administrator 's salary?

An Operating Systems Administrator 's salary grows with experience: an Operating Systems Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $73,661, an Operating Systems Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $93,834, an Operating Systems Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $111,127, an Operating Systems Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $129,124, an Operating Systems Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $151,736,

What are the highest paying states for an Operating Systems Administrator II?

Operating Systems Administrator II salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operating Systems Administrator II roles are District of Columbia $103,900, California $103,500, Massachusetts $102,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Operating Systems Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Operating Systems Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Operating Systems Administrator V: $151,800; Operating Systems Administrator IV: $129,200; UNIX Operating Systems Administrator III: $124,700; Operating Systems Administrator III: $111,200; UNIX Operating Systems Administrator II: $110,850.

How do different companies affect an Operating Systems Administrator II's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Operating Systems Administrator II roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

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Operating Systems Administrator II Salary in the United States

How much does an Operating Systems Administrator II make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operating Systems Administrator II in the United States is $93,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, an Operating Systems Administrator II's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,306
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,300 to $98,300
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,560

10% $75,560

50% (Median) $93,900

90% $102,306

Operating Systems Administrator II Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,300	$8,192	$1,890	$47
Average	$93,900	$7,825	$1,806	$45
25th Percentile	$84,300	$7,025	$1,621	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Operating Systems Administrator II Salaries

An Operating Systems Administrator II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Operating Systems Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operating Systems Administrator II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Operating Systems Administrator I (0-2 years): $73,661
Operating Systems Administrator II (2-4 years): $93,834
Operating Systems Administrator III (4-7 years): $111,127
Operating Systems Administrator IV (7+ years): $129,124
Operating Systems Administrator V (7-10 years): $151,736

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Operating Systems Administrator I	0-2 years	$73,661
Operating Systems Administrator II	2-4 years	$93,834
Operating Systems Administrator III	4-7 years	$111,127
Operating Systems Administrator IV	7+ years	$129,124
Operating Systems Administrator V	7-10 years	$151,736

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How Do Operating Systems Administrator II Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Operating Systems Administrator IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,900.
California: $103,500.
Massachusetts: $102,200.

District of Columbia $103,900 California $103,500 Massachusetts $102,200 Washington $101,800 New Jersey $101,800 Alaska $101,600 Connecticut $100,300 New York $99,800

Hawaii $98,100 Rhode Island $97,300 Maryland $96,800 Minnesota $96,100 Colorado $95,800 Illinois $95,700 Oregon $95,300 Delaware $95,100

New Hampshire $94,900 Virginia $94,500 Pennsylvania $93,500 Nevada $92,900 North Dakota $92,700 Michigan $92,500 Wisconsin $92,400 Vermont $92,100

Texas $91,600 Arizona $91,500 Maine $91,500 Ohio $91,400 Georgia $90,600 Indiana $90,100 Wyoming $90,000 Utah $89,900

Iowa $89,800 Kansas $89,400 Louisiana $89,300 North Carolina $89,200 Missouri $89,200 Florida $88,800 Montana $88,600 Nebraska $88,500

Kentucky $88,300 South Carolina $88,000 Tennessee $87,700 Idaho $87,600 New Mexico $87,000 Oklahoma $86,800 Alabama $86,300 South Dakota $85,300

Arkansas $84,800 West Virginia $84,500 Mississippi $83,700

Top Paying Cities for Operating Systems Administrator IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $118,400
San Francisco: $117,100
Oakland: $114,600

San Jose, CA $118,400

San Francisco, CA $117,100

Oakland, CA $114,600

New York, NY $108,100

Paramus, NJ $106,800

Queens Village, NY $106,800

Passaic, NJ $106,700

Bergenfield, NJ $106,700

Stamford, CT $106,500

Huntington, NY $106,400

Newark, NJ $105,700

Bridgeport, CT $105,500

Vallejo, CA $105,400

New Brunswick, NJ $105,300

Petaluma, CA $105,300

Middlesex, NJ $105,100

Somerset, NJ $105,000

Santa Cruz, CA $104,900

Boston, MA $104,300

Monterey, CA $104,000

Seattle, WA $103,800

Santa Rosa, CA $103,800

Los Angeles, CA $103,700

Juneau, AK $103,500

Washington, DC $103,400

Orange, CA $103,000

Santa Ana, CA $102,800

Long Beach, CA $102,700

Anaheim, CA $102,700

Anchorage, AK $102,600

Santa Maria, CA $102,400

Everett, WA $102,300

Danbury, CT $102,000

Bremerton, WA $101,900

Tacoma, WA $101,500

New Suffolk, NY $101,500

Sacramento, CA $101,500

Santa Barbara, CA $101,400

Trenton, NJ $101,300

San Diego, CA $101,300

Brockton, MA $101,200

Fairbanks, AK $101,000

Lompoc, CA $100,700

Lowell, MA $100,700

Ventura, CA $100,600

Nashua, NH $100,600

Stockton, CA $100,600

Modesto, CA $99,900

Poughkeepsie, NY $99,700

New Haven, CT $99,500

Olympia, WA $99,500

Kennewick, WA $99,500

Lawrence, MA $99,200

Hartford, CT $99,100

Riverside, CA $99,100

New Bedford, MA $99,000

Richland, WA $99,000

Atlantic City, NJ $98,800

New Britain, CT $98,800

San Bernardino, CA $98,800

Bakersfield, CA $98,800

New London, CT $98,700

Norwich, CT $98,700

Portsmouth, NH $98,700

Boulder, CO $98,500

Portland, OR $98,400

Worcester, MA $98,400

Minneapolis, MN $98,100

Philadelphia, PA $97,900

Honolulu, HI $97,600

Saint Paul, MN $97,600

Vineland, NJ $97,600

Providence, RI $97,300

Chicago, IL $97,000

Bellingham, WA $96,900

Springfield, MA $96,800

Baltimore, MD $96,800

Chico, CA $96,600

Pittsfield, MA $96,300

Manchester, NH $96,100

Spokane, WA $95,700

Denver, CO $95,700

Albany, NY $95,300

Troy, NY $95,200

Nassau, NY $95,100

Schenectady, NY $95,000

Wilmington, DE $95,000

Salem, OR $94,800

Burlington, VT $94,800

Portland, ME $94,500

Yakima, WA $94,400

Rochester, MN $94,100

Reno, NV $94,100

Fresno, CA $94,100

Milwaukee, WI $94,000

Ann Arbor, MI $93,900

Allentown, PA $93,900

Detroit, MI $93,900

Colorado Springs, CO $93,700

Syracuse, NY $93,700

Carson City, NV $93,700

Houston, TX $93,500

Eugene, OR $93,500

Gary, IN $93,400

Bismarck, ND $93,300

Springfield, OR $93,300

Galveston, TX $93,200

Medford, OR $93,100

Fort Collins, CO $93,000

Concord, NH $93,000

Austin, TX $93,000

Mesa, AZ $92,800

Reading, PA $92,700

Phoenix, AZ $92,700

Dallas, TX $92,700

Saint Cloud, MN $92,600

Madison, WI $92,500

Utica, NY $92,200

Rochester, NY $92,100

Des Moines, IA $92,100

Raleigh, NC $92,100

Atlanta, GA $91,900

Battle Creek, MI $91,900

Salt Lake City, UT $91,900

Lancaster, PA $91,700

Harrisburg, PA $91,600

Columbus, OH $91,500

Fort Worth, TX $91,500

Kansas City, MO $91,500

Kansas City, KS $91,500

Champaign, IL $91,500

Indianapolis, IN $91,400

Boca Raton, FL $91,400

Pittsburgh, PA $91,400

Richmond, VA $91,400

Cleveland, OH $91,300

Cincinnati, OH $91,200

Las Vegas, NV $91,200

Petersburg, VA $91,100

Huntsville, AL $90,900

Lansing, MI $90,900

Lebanon, PA $90,900

Pueblo, CO $90,900

Appleton, WI $90,800

Buffalo, NY $90,800

Dayton, OH $90,800

Racine, WI $90,700

Charlotte, NC $90,700

Saint Louis, MO $90,700

York, PA $90,700

Elkhart, IN $90,700

Lorain, OH $90,600

Beaumont, TX $90,600

Benton Harbor, MI $90,600

Gastonia, NC $90,600

Billings, MT $90,600

Binghamton, NY $90,500

Rock Hill, SC $90,500

Toledo, OH $90,500

Rockford, IL $90,400

Springfield, IL $90,400

Elyria, OH $90,400

Fargo, ND $90,400

Flagstaff, AZ $90,300

Fort Lauderdale, FL $90,300

Duluth, MN $90,200

Miami, FL $90,200

Cheyenne, WY $90,100

Grand Forks, ND $90,100

Bangor, ME $89,900

Cedar Rapids, IA $89,800

Durham, NC $89,800

Louisville, KY $89,800

Grand Rapids, MI $89,800

Hialeah, FL $89,800

Casper, WY $89,600

Virginia Beach, VA $89,500

New Orleans, LA $89,500

Scranton, PA $89,500

Akron, OH $89,400

Peoria, IL $89,300

Sarasota, FL $89,300

Nashville, TN $89,200

Omaha, NE $89,200

Green Bay, WI $89,200

Baton Rouge, LA $89,200

Charleston, SC $89,200

Tucson, AZ $89,100

Davenport, IA $89,100

Jamestown, NY $89,100

Saint Petersburg, FL $89,000

Tampa, FL $89,000

Evansville, IN $88,900

Port Arthur, TX $88,900

Bradenton, FL $88,900

Santa Fe, NM $88,700

Orlando, FL $88,600

Clearwater, FL $88,500

La Crosse, WI $88,300

Canton, OH $88,300

Albuquerque, NM $88,300

Newport News, VA $88,300

High Point, NC $88,200

Ogden, UT $88,200

Norfolk, VA $88,100

Laramie, WY $88,100

Corpus Christi, TX $88,100

Rock Island, IL $88,000

Saginaw, MI $88,000

Jacksonville, FL $88,000

Salisbury, NC $88,000

Memphis, TN $87,900

Boise, ID $87,900

Moline, IL $87,900

Fort Myers, FL $87,900

Tulsa, OK $87,800

Spartanburg, SC $87,700

Waterloo, IA $87,700

Lincoln, NE $87,600

Fort Wayne, IN $87,600

Provo, UT $87,600

Cedar Falls, IA $87,500

San Antonio, TX $87,400

Greensboro, NC $87,400

South Bend, IN $87,400

Savannah, GA $87,300

Winston Salem, NC $87,200

Birmingham, AL $87,200

Muskegon, MI $87,200

Lake Charles, LA $87,000

Greenville, SC $86,900

Anderson, IN $86,900

Lexington, KY $86,900

Augusta, GA $86,900

Wichita, KS $86,800

Tuscaloosa, AL $86,800

Lima, OH $86,800

Springfield, OH $86,700

Columbia, SC $86,700

Asheville, NC $86,500

Bloomington, IN $86,500

Knoxville, TN $86,100

Shreveport, LA $86,100

Wilmington, NC $86,000

Roanoke, VA $86,000

Frankfort, KY $85,800

Oklahoma City, OK $85,800

Topeka, KS $85,800

Chillicothe, OH $85,700

Longview, TX $85,700

Melbourne, FL $85,700

Sioux Falls, SD $85,600

Mobile, AL $85,600

Terre Haute, IN $85,500

Altoona, PA $85,500

Amarillo, TX $85,400

Killeen, TX $85,400

Chattanooga, TN $85,300

Fayetteville, AR $85,300

Sioux City, IA $85,200

Idaho Falls, ID $85,200

Lynchburg, VA $85,100

Gainesville, FL $85,000

Youngstown, OH $84,900

Portsmouth, OH $84,900

Little Rock, AR $84,900

Lafayette, LA $84,900

Temple, TX $84,800

Pensacola, FL $84,800

Daytona Beach, FL $84,800

Clarksville, TN $84,800

Hopkinsville, KY $84,500

Erie, PA $84,500

Florence, SC $84,400

Charleston, WV $84,300

Great Falls, MT $84,200

Waco, TX $84,100

Fayetteville, NC $84,100

Tallahassee, FL $84,100

Macon, GA $84,100

Helena, MT $84,000

Pine Bluff, AR $84,000

Vincennes, IN $83,900

Lubbock, TX $83,800

Alamogordo, NM $83,800

Twin Falls, ID $83,700

Rapid City, SD $83,600

Greenville, MS $83,500

Huntington, WV $83,500

Jackson, MS $83,500

Parkersburg, WV $83,400

Montgomery, AL $83,400

Wichita Falls, TX $83,300

Springfield, MO $83,300

Biloxi, MS $83,200

Monroe, LA $83,100

Johnstown, PA $83,100

Columbus, GA $83,000

Sumter, SC $83,000

Pascagoula, MS $82,800

Abilene, TX $82,800

Kingsport, TN $82,600

Albany, GA $82,600

Gulfport, MS $82,600

Alexandria, LA $82,200

Fort Smith, AR $82,000

El Paso, TX $81,800

Las Cruces, NM $81,300

Harlingen, TX $81,100

Pocatello, ID $81,100

Florence, AL $81,000

Brownsville, TX $80,900

Mcallen, TX $80,700

Dothan, AL $80,600

Columbus, MS $80,100

Altus, OK $79,600

Lawton, OK $79,400

Pierre, SD $79,100

What Skills Can Increase an Operating Systems Administrator II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 8.06% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
Installation (Mentioned in 2.98% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
Technical Support (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting	8.06%
Installation	2.98%
Technical Support	1.92%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Operating Systems Administrator II's salary.

Medical Imaging: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
VPN: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Medical Imaging	$97,656	4%
AWS	$97,656	4%
VPN	$96,717	3%

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Operating Systems Administrator II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Operating Systems Administrator II salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $104,937. While startup companies pay approximate $88,766.

Operating Systems Administrator II Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$88,766
Growth Stage	51~500	$93,879
Established	501~5000	$101,330
Enterprise	5000+	$104,937

Operating Systems Administrator II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Operating Systems Administrator II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 41% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Operating Systems Administrator positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Operating Systems Administrator II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Operating Systems Administrator II

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$112,680	$54.0	20%
Biotechnology	$107,985	$52.0	15%
Insurance	$105,168	$51.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$103,290	$50.0	10%
Financial Services	$103,290	$50.0	10%

How Education impacts an Operating Systems Administrator II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Operating Systems Administrator IIs enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Operating Systems Administrator II with a Associate's Degree is between $86,533 and $92,312).

Operating Systems Administrator II Salaries by Degree Level

$94,100
$93,000
$91,900
$90,900
$89,800
$88,700
$87,700
$86,600

Typical Education for Operating Systems Administrator II
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.1%
High School	22.6%
Associates	20.8%
Bachelors	47.6%
Masters	7.8%
Doctorate	0.2%

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Operating Systems Administrator II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operating Systems Administrator II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$84,300

Average $93,900/year

$98,300

$7,025

Average $7,825/month

$8,192

$1,621

Average $1,806/week

$1,890

$41

Average $45/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,300	$8,192	$1,890	$47
Average	$93,900	$7,825	$1,806	$45
25th Percentile	$84,300	$7,025	$1,621	$41

Operating Systems Administrator II Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Operating Systems Administrator II, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Operating Systems Administrator II Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Operating Systems Administrator III	$111,200	18%
UNIX Operating Systems Administrator III	$124,700	33%

Salary Trends for Operating Systems Administrator II

Salaries for an Operating Systems Administrator II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,516 in 2023 to around $80,832 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Operating Systems Administrator II salary trends, .

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Common company salaries for Operating Systems Administrator II

Here are companies hiring for Operating Systems Administrator II and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Operating Systems Administrator II

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Operating Systems Administrator II?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Operating Systems Administrator II roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. What is the salary of a system administrator in the US?

The salary for an Operating Systems Administrator in the US ranges from $81,700 to $103,500 per year. The average salary is approximately $91,900, reflecting the midpoint of this range. These figures provide a clear overview of the compensation for this role in the current job market.

3. What is the highest paid system administrator?

The highest paid Operating Systems Administrator can earn up to $103,500 annually. The salary range for this position typically starts at a minimum of $81,700, with a mid-level salary around $91,900. This reflects the demand and expertise required in managing and maintaining operating systems effectively.

4. Do administrators make good money?

Yes, administrators can make good money. For Operating Systems Administrators, salaries range from a minimum of $81,700 to a maximum of $103,500, with a median salary of $91,900. This indicates a strong earning potential in this field compared to many other administrative roles.

5. What is the highest salary of a system administrator?

The highest salary for an Operating Systems Administrator is $103,500. The top 10% of employees in this role earn more than $91,900, while the top 1% can exceed $81,700.

6. What is the highest paying admin job?

The highest paying admin job is often the Operating Systems Administrator, with a salary range from $81,700 to $103,500, and a mid-salary of $91,900. This role involves managing and maintaining operating systems, making it crucial in tech environments. Other high-paying admin positions include Executive Assistant to CEO and HR Administrator.

7. Is system admin a stressful job?

The role of a System Administrator can be stressful due to the responsibility of maintaining system uptime and troubleshooting issues. However, the compensation reflects the demands of the job, with salaries ranging from $81,700 to $103,500, offering a solid financial incentive for managing these challenges effectively.

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