Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$47,120
- 25th Percentile — Junior$58,240
- 50th Percentile — Median$76,220
- 75th Percentile — Senior$98,750
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$127,780
The top 10% of Computer Network Support Specialists earn $127,780 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $47,120, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $112,300 | +37.2% |
| Maryland | $107,020 | +30.7% |
| District of Columbia | $100,560 | +22.8% |
| Massachusetts | $94,110 | +15.0% |
| New Jersey | $93,000 | +13.6% |
| Connecticut | $91,080 | +11.2% |
| Rhode Island | $90,850 | +11.0% |
| California | $88,760 | +8.4% |
| Colorado | $87,200 | +6.5% |
| Georgia | $86,850 | +6.1% |
| Oklahoma | $84,240 | +2.9% |
| Alaska | $84,230 | +2.9% |
| Nevada | $83,880 | +2.5% |
| New York | $83,620 | +2.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $83,380 | +1.8% |
| Hawaii | $83,340 | +1.8% |
| Utah (est.) | $81,870 | +0.0% |
| Virginia | $81,760 | -0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $81,420 | -0.5% |
| South Carolina | $80,860 | -1.2% |
| Missouri | $80,440 | -1.7% |
| Tennessee | $79,910 | -2.4% |
| Florida | $79,330 | -3.1% |
| Minnesota | $79,050 | -3.4% |
| North Dakota | $78,200 | -4.5% |
| Indiana | $78,090 | -4.6% |
| Ohio | $77,670 | -5.1% |
| Arizona | $77,460 | -5.4% |
| New Hampshire | $74,900 | -8.5% |
| Texas | $74,760 | -8.7% |
| Illinois | $74,580 | -8.9% |
| North Carolina (est.) | $74,502 | -9.0% |
| Vermont | $73,880 | -9.8% |
| New Mexico | $73,400 | -10.3% |
| Idaho | $72,480 | -11.5% |
| Nebraska | $72,410 | -11.6% |
| Michigan | $72,240 | -11.8% |
| Oregon | $70,330 | -14.1% |
| Wyoming | $69,620 | -15.0% |
| Maine | $69,460 | -15.2% |
| Kentucky (est.) | $67,952 | -17.0% |
| Iowa | $67,600 | -17.4% |
| Delaware | $67,420 | -17.6% |
| Kansas | $66,830 | -18.4% |
| Alabama | $66,210 | -19.1% |
| Montana | $65,760 | -19.7% |
| Mississippi | $65,590 | -19.9% |
| Arkansas | $64,900 | -20.7% |
| Louisiana | $63,540 | -22.4% |
| South Dakota | $56,390 | -31.1% |
| West Virginia | $51,050 | -37.6% |
What Factors Affect Computer Network Support Specialists Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Computer Network Support Specialists is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Washington pays an average of $112,300, while West Virginia pays $51,050 — a gap of $61,250 per year.
The middle half of Computer Network Support Specialists earn between $58,240 and $98,750 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,120, while the top 10% earn more than $127,780.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Computer Network Support Specialists?
The average salary for Computer Network Support Specialists in the United States is $81,870 per year, with a median of $76,220.
What is the starting salary for Computer Network Support Specialists?
Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists typically earn between $47,120 and $58,240 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Computer Network Support Specialists the most?
Washington pays Computer Network Support Specialists the most at $112,300 per year on average, followed by Maryland ($107,020) and District of Columbia ($100,560).
How much do Computer Network Support Specialists make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $81,870, Computer Network Support Specialists earn approximately $39.36 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Computer Network Support Specialists a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 146,190 Computer Network Support Specialists jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $81,870 and a median of $76,220 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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