Jobs Similar to Web Administrators
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to web administrators, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Web Developers, Database Administrators and Information Security Analysts.
Web Administrators: $116,580 (broader BLS group) · usual preparation: Bachelor's degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Web Administrators) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web DevelopersSame group | 82% | $92,650 | Training or associate |
| 2 | Database AdministratorsSame group | 82% | $104,620 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Information Security AnalystsSame group | 81% | $129,180 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Data Warehousing SpecialistsSame group | 81% | $139,500Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Database ArchitectsSame group | 79% | $139,500 | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Document Management SpecialistsSame group | 79% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Blockchain EngineersSame group | 79% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Business Intelligence Analysts | 79% | $120,230Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSame group | 79% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 10 | Information Security EngineersSame group | 78% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 78% | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersSame group | 78% | $104,300 | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Computer Systems AnalystsSame group | 78% | $105,850 | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Computer ProgrammersSame group | 77% | $100,390 | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Penetration TestersSame group | 77% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Computer Network ArchitectsSame group | 77% | $134,050 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Clinical Data Managers | 77% | $120,230Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Web and Digital Interface DesignersSame group | 77% | $104,000 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Business Continuity Planners | 77% | $83,050Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Software DevelopersSame group | 76% | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Web Developers
82% similar · $92,650 · Training or associate · Same group
- 2Database Administrators
82% similar · $104,620 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 3Information Security Analysts
81% similar · $129,180 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 4Data Warehousing Specialists
81% similar · $139,500 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 5Database Architects
79% similar · $139,500 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 6Document Management Specialists
79% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 7Blockchain Engineers
79% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Business Intelligence Analysts
79% similar · $120,230 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 9Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
79% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 10Information Security Engineers
78% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 11Computer and Information Systems Managers
78% similar · $175,140 · Bachelor's degree
- 12Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
78% similar · $104,300 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 13Computer Systems Analysts
78% similar · $105,850 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 14Computer Programmers
77% similar · $100,390 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 15Penetration Testers
77% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 16Computer Network Architects
77% similar · $134,050 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 17Clinical Data Managers
77% similar · $120,230 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 18Web and Digital Interface Designers
77% similar · $104,000 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 19Business Continuity Planners
77% similar · $83,050 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 20Software Developers
76% similar · $135,980 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like web administrators
What jobs are most similar to web administrators?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Web Developers (82% similar), Database Administrators (82% similar), Information Security Analysts (81% similar), Data Warehousing Specialists (81% similar) and Database Architects (79% similar).
Do jobs like web administrators pay more?
None of the 20 most similar careers has a higher BLS median pay than web administrators where a direct comparison is possible.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.