System Administrator Jobs in Sacramento

2 positions available in Sacramento. Government, healthcare, agriculture, education, and services

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System Administrator I Onsite (Sacramento, CA)

USIts • Sacramento, CA

~ $57,564 - $94,140

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What Does a System Administrator Do?

System administrators manage and maintain an organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, databases, and security systems. They ensure systems are available, secure, and optimized for performance and user needs.

System Administrator Salary in Sacramento

The median salary for a System Administrator in Sacramento is $94,140 per year. The range is $73K - $120K (P10: $57,564, P90: $153,348). (BLS OEWS 2025) Typical US salary range: $65K - $115K. In Europe: €50K - €80K. Cost of living in Sacramento is high compared to other cities.

Most In-Demand Skills

Linux/Windows Server Networking Database Administration Security Management Automation & Scripting Monitoring Tools

The Sacramento Job Market

Government, healthcare, agriculture, education, and services. Government and healthcare anchor a market with strong agriculture and education sectors.

Top industries: Government, Healthcare, Agriculture, Education & Services.

Sacramento Regional Transit available; government and tech culture supports flexible remote work options.

Career Path & 2026 Trends

System administrators advance to senior administrator, infrastructure engineer, or cloud architect roles; many specialize in security or specific platforms. System administration in 2026 is shifting toward cloud and hybrid environments, with strong demand for skills in infrastructure as code and containerization.

Interview Tip

Discuss a major infrastructure project you managed—cover planning, implementation, risk mitigation, and how you measured success beyond uptime metrics.

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