career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Computer Network Architects and Network and Computer Systems Administrators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Computer Network Architects | Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-1241 | 15-1244 |
| title | Computer Network Architects | Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
| onet code | 15-1241.00 | 15-1244.00 |
| description | Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. | Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 15 |
| tot emp | 177,010 | 318,570 |
| a mean | 135,890 | 101,190 |
| a median | 130,390 | 96,800 |
| a pct10 | 79,520 | 60,320 |
| a pct25 | 102,120 | 75,860 |
| a pct75 | 164,440 | 123,390 |
| a pct90 | 198,030 | 150,320 |
| h mean | 65 | 48 |
| h median | 62 | 46 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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