Career profile · SOC 15-1299.01

Web Administrators

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

Web Administrators manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications. The role reports a median annual salary of $108,970 in the US with the middle 80% earning between $54,360 and $162,440 and is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Entry typically requires a Bachelor's degree, and shows high AI exposure (0.81 on a 0-1 scale) — significant portions of core tasks are already being automated. The most in-demand skills for the role include Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving, Programming, Systems Analysis.

Median salary
$108,970
per year
Growth outlook
Faster Than Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Bachelor's degree
AI exposure
8.1/10
automation risk

Salary distribution (US)

Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.

Bottom 10%
$54,360
25th %ile
$74,960
Median
$108,970
75th %ile
$130,090
Top 10%
$162,440

Top skills

Critical Thinking Active Learning Complex Problem Solving Programming Systems Analysis Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making Active Listening Writing Operations Analysis

Knowledge you'll build

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Design
  • Administration and Management
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training

Frequently asked questions

What does Web Administrators do?

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

How much does Web Administrators earn?

The median annual salary for Web Administrators in the US is $108,970. The middle 80% of workers earn between $54,360 and $162,440 annually. Entry-to-mid-career earners typically fall between $74,960 and $130,090.

What is the job outlook for Web Administrators?

The role is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Current US employment is approximately 472,000 workers.

How do I become web administrators?

The typical entry education is a Bachelor's degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

What skills does Web Administrators need?

The most in-demand skills for this role include Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving, Programming, Systems Analysis, Reading Comprehension. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Will AI replace Web Administrators?

Our AI-durability model gives Web Administrators a score of 0.81 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at high AI risk — many core tasks are already being automated by generative AI and workflow tools. Focus on AI-adjacent skills or plan a pivot to an AI-durable adjacent role.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Web Administrators has moderate barrier to entry — moderately gated — a bachelor's degree or equivalent training is typically required.

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