Occupation · 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.
Median wage
$108,970
$52,650–$176,800
Projected growth
+8.2%
Faster than average
Annual openings
3,850
per year
Employed (US)
439,380
Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
2,507 mapped
Core skills
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningSystems EvaluationMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSystems AnalysisSpeakingQuality Control AnalysisProgrammingActive LearningTime ManagementLearning StrategiesInstructingCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationOperations AnalysisManagement of Personnel ResourcesTroubleshootingPersuasionNegotiationTechnology DesignOperations MonitoringScienceMathematicsManagement of Financial ResourcesManagement of Material ResourcesOperation and ControlEquipment SelectionInstallationRepairingEquipment Maintenance
Knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageCommunications and MediaCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyAdministration and ManagementDesignSales and MarketingEducation and TrainingTelecommunicationsAdministrativeMathematicsLaw and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityPersonnel and Human ResourcesProduction and ProcessingPsychologyEconomics and AccountingSociology and AnthropologyGeographyFine ArtsHistory and ArcheologyMechanicalTransportationForeign LanguagePhysicsBuilding and ConstructionPhilosophy and TheologyBiologyMedicine and DentistryFood ProductionChemistryTherapy and Counseling
Technology & tools
AJAXAdobe AcrobatAdobe ActionScriptAdobe ColdFusionAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe DirectorAdobe DreamweaverAdobe Experience Manager (AEM)Adobe FreeHand MXAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe Macromedia HomeSiteAdobe PageMakerAdobe PhotoshopAmazon Web Services AWS softwareApache AntApache HTTP ServerApache StrutsApache TomcatApple SafariBerkeley Internet Domain Name BINDCA SiteMinderCascading style sheets CSSCitrix cloud computing softwareCommon gateway interface CGIContent management systems CMSCorel CorelDraw Graphics SuiteCustomer information control system CICSDrupalDynamic hypertext markup language DHTMLEmail softwareEmbarcadero DelphiEnterprise JavaBeansExtensible hypertext markup language XHTMLExtensible markup language XMLExtensible stylesheet language XSLFirewall softwareGoogle AdsGoogle AnalyticsHewlett Packard HP-UX
Representative tasks
Working with ComputersGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsThinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProcessing InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsDeveloping and Building TeamsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsTraining and Teaching OthersProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesDocumenting/Recording InformationCoaching and Developing OthersPerforming Administrative ActivitiesCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsScheduling Work and ActivitiesCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsSelling or Influencing OthersStaffing Organizational UnitsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentControlling Machines and ProcessesAssisting and Caring for OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentPerforming General Physical Activities
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
System monitoring dashboards — review and interpret under direct supervision to identify potential intrusion alerts on a production web environment.Backup and recovery documentation — locate and follow established procedures to support disaster recovery planning on an entry-level web administration team.Web application data — execute scheduled backup scripts under guidance to protect critical site assets in a managed hosting environment.Testing logs and defect reports — read and summarize identified problems for senior administrators to facilitate timely resolution on a development server.User access levels — apply predefined role-based permissions to web accounts following documented security standards on an organizational intranet.Web server error logs — examine and escalate recurring 404 and 500 errors to senior staff for diagnosis in a shared hosting environment.Software patches and updates — apply vendor-released updates to staging environments under supervision to reduce vulnerability exposure.Firewall configuration templates — implement basic rule sets following documented procedures to support site security on a small-scale web platform.Internet browser and development tools — use to verify page rendering and basic functionality across browsers in a quality assurance role.Technical documentation — read and comprehend server administration guides and knowledge base articles to support daily web maintenance tasks.
developing
Intrusion detection system alerts — analyze and triage with reduced oversight to identify and report credible security threats in a mid-size organizational web environment.Backup and recovery plans — identify gaps and document updated procedures to ensure business continuity for web applications across development and production environments.Application and database backups — schedule, verify, and modify automated backup routines to maintain reliable disaster recovery coverage on managed web servers.Testing-identified defects — diagnose root causes and implement corrective fixes independently for routine web platform issues in a staging-to-production pipeline.Access control policies — standardize user and role permissions across multiple web properties and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders in an enterprise setting.Web page and server performance problems — isolate sources using diagnostic tools and apply corrective configurations in a multi-server hosting environment.Patches and software upgrades — plan and deploy updates on a defined maintenance schedule to minimize service disruption across active web applications.Web security measures — configure SSL certificates, message encryption, and firewall rules to harden web platforms against common attack vectors.Web platform development software — use to build and maintain site features, adapting to evolving project requirements in a collaborative development team.Incident reports and status updates — write and communicate clearly to technical and non-technical audiences following security or service disruption events.
proficient
Security monitoring infrastructure — autonomously evaluate intrusion and denial-of-service alerts, lead incident response, and report breaches with full accountability across a complex web environment.Disaster recovery strategies — design, document, and validate comprehensive backup and recovery plans that meet organizational RTOs and RPOs for mission-critical web systems.Application backup architectures — engineer and oversee multi-tier backup solutions including database snapshots and file-system replication to ensure resilient disaster recovery posture.Non-routine system defects — perform root-cause analysis and implement lasting fixes or formally recommend architectural remediation for complex web platform failures.Enterprise access and security standards — establish, enforce, and audit role-based access control frameworks across all organizational web assets to maintain compliance and reduce risk.Web server and application performance — conduct deep-dive diagnostics using systems analysis techniques to resolve latent and intermittent production problems affecting end-user experience.Patch management lifecycle — lead timely evaluation, testing, and deployment of updates and upgrades across heterogeneous web environments to sustain service availability and security posture.Advanced web security implementations — architect and deploy layered defenses including web application firewalls, encryption protocols, and content security policies for high-traffic platforms.Database query and application server software — leverage proficiently to optimize backend performance and resolve integration issues across full-stack web deployments.Systems evaluation reviews — assess web infrastructure effectiveness against organizational requirements and produce actionable technical reports for leadership decision-making.
advanced
Organizational security posture — set strategic direction for web intrusion prevention and incident response programs, aligning policies with enterprise risk management frameworks.Business continuity governance — lead cross-functional teams in developing and exercising disaster recovery plans that protect web assets at organizational scale.Web infrastructure resilience strategy — direct investment in backup architectures and redundancy systems, ensuring alignment with executive-level continuity and compliance objectives.Web platform quality standards — establish quality control analysis methodologies and oversee their adoption across teams to drive continuous improvement in web delivery pipelines.Enterprise access control policy — author and champion organization-wide identity and access management standards for web systems, coordinating with security, legal, and compliance stakeholders.Web operations center of excellence — build and lead teams of web administrators, defining performance benchmarks and guiding professional development across the function.Technology adoption roadmap — evaluate emerging web platforms, development environments, and security tools to inform executive decisions on infrastructure investment and modernization.Patch and vulnerability management program — govern organization-wide processes for timely remediation of web system vulnerabilities, reporting risk posture to senior leadership.Cross-functional coordination — align web administration practices with IT, marketing, legal, and operations stakeholders to deliver cohesive, secure, and high-performing digital experiences.Knowledge transfer and instructional leadership — design training curricula and mentor developing web administrators, institutionalizing best practices in security, performance, and reliability across the organization.
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