Median pay in the State of Hawaii (2023)*:
Network & Computer Systems Administrator: $97,490 per year
Computer Support Specialists: $59,490 per year

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Typical Entry -Level Education:

• ADMINISTRATOR: Bachelor’s degree
• SPECIALISTS: Education requirements for computer support specialists vary

On-the-job Training:

• ADMINISTRATOR: None
• SPECIALISTS: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Work Environment:

• ADMINISTRATOR: Network and computer systems administrators work for a variety of organizations, including computer systems design firms, schools, and financial institutions. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week. Administrators may work evenings, nights, and weekends to monitor, maintain, or update networks and systems.
• SPECIALISTS: Most computer support specialists work full time. Because computer support services may need to be available 24 hours a day, some specialists work nights or weekends.

How to Become an Administrator or Specialists:

• ADMINISTRATOR: To enter the occupation, network and computer systems administrators typically need a bachelor’s degree in a field related to computer or information science.
• SPECIALISTS: Entry requirements vary for computer support specialists. Network support specialists typically need an associate’s degree, and user support specialists typically need to complete some college courses. However, candidates may qualify with a high school diploma plus relevant information technology (IT) certifications.

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* State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism “Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics” Data (2023): https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/employment-and-wages-by-occupation/

Career information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2023): https://www.bls.gov/ooh/