System Administrator Jobs in Minnesota

System Administrator jobs in Minnesota concentrate in healthcare IT, financial services, and higher education, with steady demand from entry-level help desk transitions up to senior infrastructure roles. Minneapolis and Saint Paul anchor the market, with additional hiring in Rochester driven by Mayo Clinic and its affiliated health systems, while Eagan and Bloomington draw activity from companies like Best Buy and Thomson Reuters. The most in-demand specialties are cloud infrastructure management, Active Directory and identity services, and virtualization platforms like VMware and Hyper-V. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerMatchPoint
Top cityMinnesota
Cities hiring6
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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CRM System Administrator
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CRM System Administrator
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support
Systems Administration
$102k - $143k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) System Administrator - ITS4
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Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) System Administrator - ITS4
State of Minnesota - Minnesota IT Services
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$37.72 - $62.21/hr
Hybrid
Military encouraged

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System Administrator
St Cloud Industrial Products Inc
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $105k/yr
Associate's degree

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System Administrator
MatchPoint
St Paul, Minnesota
IT Support & Systems Administration
Customer Service & Support
IT Support
Systems Administration
$30 - $45/hr
On-Site
None

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System Administrator
Greystone Technology
Minnesota
IT Support
IT Support & Systems Administration
Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
On-Site
51-200

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System Administrator Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St Paul
1 job
Lakeville
1 job
Rochester
1 job
Chanhassen
1 job
Saint Paul
1 job
Saint Cloud
1 job

System Administrator Job Market in Minnesota

A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

MatchPoint1 open role
Mayo Clinic1 open role
IDI Distributors1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in system administrator jobs across Minnesota.

  • CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+ certification preferred by most Minnesota employers
  • Hands-on experience with Windows Server and Active Directory administration
  • Proficiency managing virtualized environments using VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services
  • Experience supporting enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and patch management workflows
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware, networking, and end-user support escalations

System Administrator Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a system administrator in Minnesota?

Minnesota does not require a state-issued license to work as a system administrator. Most employers hire candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, combined with industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator. Minnesota community colleges and universities like Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota offer relevant IT programs that lead directly into the role.

How much do system administrators make in Minnesota?

System administrators in Minnesota earn a median of about $101,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,360 for the lowest 10% to over $152,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire system administrators in Minnesota?

Minnesota system administrator roles are posted by MatchPoint, Mayo Clinic, and IDI Distributors and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's concentration of large healthcare systems, regional banks, and Fortune 500 headquarters creates consistent year-round demand across the Twin Cities metro and Rochester.

Which Minnesota cities have the most system administrator jobs?

Minnesota, St Paul, and Lakeville have the most system administrator openings in Minnesota. Minneapolis leads because it is home to major financial institutions, corporate headquarters, and large hospital networks, while Saint Paul draws hiring from state government agencies and healthcare organizations, and Rochester's concentration around Mayo Clinic sustains consistent demand for healthcare IT infrastructure roles.

Are there remote system administrator jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based roles, since system administrators often need physical access to servers, network equipment, and end-user hardware. About 50% of system administrator openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid schedules being more prevalent than fully remote arrangements. Tasks like cloud management, monitoring, and helpdesk escalation support are the most likely to be performed remotely.

How can I get hired as a system administrator in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is to start in a help desk or IT support technician role and build from there. Large Minnesota employers like Fairview Health Services, Hennepin Healthcare, and state agencies regularly hire for IT support associate positions that do not require prior sysadmin experience. Earning a CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification and completing an associate degree through Minnesota State community colleges gives candidates a clear edge when applying for these entry-level roles that feed directly into system administrator positions.

Where can I find and apply to system administrator jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to system administrator jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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