Web Administrators

Also Called: Corporate Webmaster, Web Site Manager, Web Technologies Administrator, Webmaster

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$49,690

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Web Administrators do

Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

Training Program Areas:

Computer Technician • OCT-Only Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work

Tools

  • Computer servers
  • Scanners
  • Notebook computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Personal computers

Technology

Web platform development software
Apache Tomcat
jQuery
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
Oracle Solaris
Red Hat Enterprise Linux

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Communications
multimedia
Business
customer service

Education

  • 55% Bachelor's degree
  • 15% Some college, no degree
  • 15% Associate's degree

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.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Parts Salespersons

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Audiovisual Equipment Installers & Repairers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Desktop Publishers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Web Administrators Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Computer Network Architects

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Cascades - Job Corps

    Sedro Woolley, Washington

  • Edison - Job Corps

    Edison, New Jersey

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Investigative (Thinker)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Persistence
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Web Administrators across the country typically make.

$23.89 / hour
$49,690 /year

Entry Level

$50.44 / hour
$104,920 /year

Median Level

$83.80 / hour
$174,300 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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