Computer Network Support Specialists

IT Support & Services • Technology & IT Careers

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).

Typical Salary (Median)
$73,340
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$79,610
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
146,450
Education Required
Associate's degree
BLS Code: 151231

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Computer Network Support Specialists earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Computer Network Support Specialists (2024)

10th Percentile
$46,010
25th Percentile
$56,720
75th Percentile
$95,710
90th Percentile
$124,470

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Computer Network Support Specialists

1
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
840 employed
$116,110
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2
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
4,720 employed
$114,610
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3
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
2,070 employed
$109,410
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4
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
1,050 employed
$106,580
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5
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
1,930 employed
$102,840
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6
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
6,070 employed
$98,540
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Top Industries

Industries with the most Computer Network Support Specialists positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
146,450
$79,610 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
120,330
$80,960 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
40,870
$80,580 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
40,870
$80,580 avg
5
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
29,820
$78,200 avg

Work Environment

Office

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Computer Network Support Specialists professionals work in technology & it careers, specifically in it support & services. This role typically requires associate's degree and offers a median salary of $73,340.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Computer Network Support Specialists is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 146,450 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

network support network technician IT support specialist

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.