How much does a Data Center Administrator I make in the United States? The average Data Center Administrator I salary in the United States is $69,614 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $62,261 and $80,410. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Data Center Administrator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Data Center Administrator I Salary $55,566 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Data Center Administrator I Salary $62,261 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Data Center Administrator I Salary $69,614 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Data Center Administrator I Salary $80,410 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Data Center Administrator I Salary $90,238 US April 24, 2024
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Job Description for Data Center Administrator I

Data Center Administrator I administers data center operations to ensure data performance, availability, and security. Installs, configures, and maintains servers, networks, and storage systems according to established procedures and policies. Being a Data Center Administrator I monitors and maintains environmental conditions to ensure optimal temperature, humidity, and power supply to prevent downtime and protect hardware from damage. Provides timely, accurate, and consistent technical infrastructure service and presentation to internal and external clients. Additionally, Data Center Administrator I typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Data Center Administrator I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Data Center Administrator I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Data Center Administrator I, the upper level is Data Center Administrator II and then progresses to Data Center Supervisor.

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Data Center Administrator I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Data Center Administrator I, the highest Data Center Administrator I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Data Center Administrator I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Data Center Administrator I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Data Center Administrator I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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