The average salary for a computer network support specialist in the United States is $78,640, but the range typically falls between $54,700 and $92,570. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $37.81, with a range between $26.3 and $44.5.
There are approximately 158,720 people employed as a computer network support specialist in the United States. With California, Texas, Illinois employing the highest number of computer network support specialists.The state with the best pay for a computer network support specialist is Rhode Island, with an average annual salary of $115,330, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $54,430.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $45,660 | $21.95 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,700 | $26.3 |
| Median | $71,530 | $34.39 |
| 75th Percentile | $92,570 | $44.5 |
| 90th Percentile | $121,920 | $58.61 |
The salary of a computer network support specialist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a computer network support specialist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for computer network support specialists are Rhode Island, Alaska, Maryland, Connecticut, Washington while the worst states are West Virginia, South Dakota, Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,900 | $67,990 | $106,580 |
| Alaska | $58,580 | $95,560 | $123,450 |
| Arizona | $41,650 | $66,790 | $99,520 |
| Arkansas | $41,340 | $62,880 | $94,670 |
| California | $50,040 | $83,940 | $126,630 |
| Colorado | $53,920 | $89,850 | $132,280 |
| Connecticut | $66,420 | $96,780 | $129,050 |
| Delaware | $46,540 | $65,220 | $91,680 |
| District of Columbia | $47,080 | $90,920 | $129,170 |
| Florida | $47,600 | $75,190 | $108,830 |
| Georgia | $43,980 | $82,850 | $131,490 |
| Hawaii | $48,830 | $72,670 | $104,750 |
| Idaho | $39,400 | $64,950 | $93,100 |
| Illinois | $45,180 | $81,150 | $120,250 |
| Indiana | $40,100 | $69,960 | $104,990 |
| Iowa | $48,420 | $67,360 | $89,190 |
| Kansas | $47,110 | $68,760 | $99,350 |
| Kentucky | $43,710 | $69,320 | $103,230 |
| Louisiana | $40,600 | $61,140 | $89,060 |
| Maine | $50,480 | $69,480 | $96,470 |
| Maryland | $57,990 | $102,600 | $172,970 |
| Massachusetts | $47,980 | $90,640 | $142,830 |
| Michigan | $45,080 | $66,440 | $90,000 |
| Minnesota | $51,870 | $76,270 | $106,240 |
| Mississippi | $33,680 | $57,880 | $81,950 |
| Missouri | $40,110 | $68,790 | $105,070 |
| Montana | $46,160 | $63,380 | $92,570 |
| Nebraska | $44,370 | $70,260 | $102,610 |
| Nevada | $44,720 | $71,660 | $101,700 |
| New Hampshire | $44,880 | $75,290 | $110,170 |
| New Jersey | $50,400 | $87,630 | $131,970 |
| New Mexico | $45,940 | $68,990 | $102,520 |
| New York | $49,970 | $86,390 | $136,190 |
| North Carolina | $46,340 | $82,170 | $127,380 |
| North Dakota | $47,670 | $67,360 | $91,820 |
| Ohio | $43,990 | $73,700 | $117,420 |
| Oklahoma | $44,760 | $75,900 | $99,200 |
| Oregon | $48,820 | $70,620 | $97,250 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,460 | $74,810 | $114,790 |
| Rhode Island | $56,050 | $115,330 | $140,710 |
| South Carolina | $40,590 | $67,530 | $97,230 |
| South Dakota | $39,670 | $54,240 | $71,110 |
| Tennessee | $43,150 | $68,350 | $94,170 |
| Texas | $44,590 | $70,430 | $102,570 |
| Utah | $53,170 | $84,670 | $135,040 |
| Vermont | $50,370 | $72,560 | $103,040 |
| Virginia | $45,040 | $80,860 | $129,130 |
| Washington | $61,980 | $96,130 | $132,920 |
| West Virginia | $36,840 | $54,430 | $77,710 |
| Wisconsin | $52,990 | $79,020 | $107,980 |
| Wyoming | $43,450 | $62,450 | $79,730 |
Even between cities, the salary of a computer network support specialist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for computer network support specialists is Providence-Warwick area, RI with an average salary of $114,380.The city with the lowest average salary for computer network support specialists is Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX with an average salary of $48,190.
Areas with highest average salaries for computer network support specialists
Areas with lowest average salaries for computer network support specialists
The number of computer network support specialists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of computer network support specialists has decreased by -25,500. On average, the number of computer network support specialists has been increasing by -3.5% each year. The salary of computer network support specialists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of computer network support specialists has increased by $7,600. On average, the salary of computer network support specialists has been increasing by 2.7% each year.
Computer Network Support Specialists are part of the computer and mathematical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for computer network support specialists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all computer and mathematical occupations jobs here.
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