SOC 151231

Computer Network Support Specialists

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Excludes "Computer Network Architects" (15-1241) and "Network and Computer Systems Administrators" (15-1244).

National Median

$73,340

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$73,340

Entry Level (10th pct)

$46,010

Experienced (90th pct)

$124,470

Total Employed

146,450

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$46,010 - $56,720
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$56,720 - $95,710
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$95,710 - $124,470

Highest Paying Locations for Computer Network Support Specialists

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

$114,630

+56.3% vs national

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

$104,130

+42.0% vs national

Maryland

$99,780

+36.1% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$98,670

+34.5% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$98,490

+34.3% vs national

Computer Network Support Specialists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$114,630	1,050
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$104,130	4,720
Maryland	$99,780	8,310
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$98,670	1,930
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$98,490	840
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$97,200	2,070
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$96,800	80
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$96,670	70
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$95,710	220
Washington	$94,250	3,120
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area	$91,050	90
South Florida nonmetropolitan area	$90,330	30
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$90,070	240
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$88,980	6,620
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$88,800	60
New Jersey	$88,440	4,420
District of Columbia	$86,730	640
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$86,730	6,070
Anchorage, AK	$86,490	70
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$86,290	1,860
Massachusetts	$86,290	2,240
Hawaii	$86,060	580
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$85,860	780
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$85,730	100
Madison, WI	$85,710	540
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$85,230	60
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$85,010	2,730
Yakima, WA	$84,400	40
Greeley, CO	$84,140	110
Fayetteville, NC	$83,940	130
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$83,840	2,630
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$83,760	90
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$83,370	150
Colorado	$83,350	3,800
Boulder, CO	$83,240	290
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$83,190	250
Lexington Park, MD	$82,990	210
Urban Honolulu, HI	$82,170	450
Santa Fe, NM	$81,960	80
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$81,890	130
Wilmington, NC	$81,730	N/A
Worcester, MA	$81,430	90
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$80,490	50
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$80,430	130
Maryland nonmetropolitan area	$80,420	160
Rhode Island	$80,220	N/A
Merced, CA	$80,160	50
Ames, IA	$80,050	200
Winston-Salem, NC	$79,990	100
Tulsa, OK	$79,960	600

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Computer Network Support Specialists?

The national median annual salary for Computer Network Support Specialists is $73,340, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Computer Network Support Specialistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Computer Network Support Specialistss is Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median salary of $114,630.

How much can an experienced Computer Network Support Specialists make?

Top-earning Computer Network Support Specialistss (90th percentile) make $124,470 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.