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Web Administrators

Computer and Mathematical (15-1299)
Bright Outlook

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

At a Glance

Web Administrators earns a median of $108,970/yr with +8.2% projected growth. Typical entry: Bachelor's degree. Top skills: Working with Computers, Getting Information, WordPress.

Median Annual Wage

$108,970/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+8.2%

Annual Openings

31

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Skills (10)

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

4.0
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

3.9
Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

3.8
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

3.8
Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

3.4
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

3.4
Systems Evaluation

Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

3.4
Systems Analysis

Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

3.3
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

3.3
Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

3.3

Knowledge (4)

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

4.2
Communications and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

4.1
English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

4.1
Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

3.6

Abilities (11)

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

4.0
Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

4.0
Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

3.9
Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

3.9
Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.9
Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

3.9
Inductive Reasoning

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

3.8
Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

3.6
Information Ordering

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

3.4
Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

3.3
Speech Recognition

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

3.3

Technology (54)

WordPress

Category: Web page creation and editing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe Acrobat

Category: Document management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe Creative Cloud software

Category: Graphics or photo imaging software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe Illustrator

Category: Graphics or photo imaging software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe InDesign

Category: Desktop publishing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Adobe Photoshop

Category: Graphics or photo imaging software | Hot Technology

4.5
AJAX

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Amazon Web Services AWS software

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Apache Tomcat

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Apple Safari

Category: Internet browser software | Hot Technology

4.5
Cascading style sheets CSS

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Extensible markup language XML

Category: Enterprise application integration software | Hot Technology

4.5
Google Analytics

Category: Data mining software | Hot Technology

4.5
Hypertext markup language HTML

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
IBM WebSphere MQ

Category: Cloud-based management software | Hot Technology

4.5
JavaScript

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
jQuery

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Linux

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft .NET Framework

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Access

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Active Directory

Category: Internet directory services software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Azure software

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft PowerPoint

Category: Presentation software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5
Microsoft Project

Category: Project management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft SharePoint

Category: Document management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft SQL Server

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Visio

Category: Process mapping and design software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Visual Studio

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Windows

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5
Mozilla Firefox

Category: Internet browser software | Hot Technology

4.5
MySQL

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
Oracle Java

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Category: Project management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Perl

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
PHP

Category: Web platform development software | Hot Technology

4.5
PostgreSQL

Category: Object oriented data base management software | Hot Technology

4.5
Python

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
SAS

Category: Analytical or scientific software | Hot Technology

4.5
Shell script

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Structured query language SQL

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5
UNIX

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)

Category: Transaction server software

4.0
Drupal

Category: Web platform development software

4.0
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager

Category: Transaction server software | In Demand

4.0
Software development tools

Category: Development environment software

4.0
Web server software

Category: Transaction server software

4.0
Web application framework software

Category: Web platform development software | In Demand

4.0
Web application software

Category: Development environment software

4.0
Content management systems CMS

Category: Web page creation and editing software | In Demand

4.0

Work Activities (22)

Working with Computers

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

4.9
Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

4.6
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

4.4
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

4.4
Thinking Creatively

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

4.2
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

4.1
Processing Information

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

4.0
Analyzing Data or Information

Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

3.9
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

3.9
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

3.8
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

3.8
Developing and Building Teams

Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

3.7
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

3.7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

3.7
Developing Objectives and Strategies

Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

3.6
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

3.6
Training and Teaching Others

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

3.6
Coaching and Developing Others

Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

3.4
Documenting/Recording Information

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

3.4
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

3.3
Performing Administrative Activities

Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

3.3
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

3.3

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