Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $76,220 · Median hourly: $36.64 · Employment: 146,190
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,120 | $22.65 |
| 25th | $58,240 | $28.00 |
| Median | $76,220 | $36.64 |
| 75th | $98,750 | $47.48 |
| 90th | $127,780 | $61.43 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 15-1231
- Total U.S. employment: 146,190
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $81,870 sits 7.4% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
With approximately 146,190 computer network support specialists employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Computer Network Support Specialists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,890 | $29.75 | -18.8% | 940 |
| Alaska | $86,110 | $41.40 | +13.0% | 300 |
| Arizona | $68,880 | $33.12 | -9.6% | 1,460 |
| Arkansas | $59,460 | $28.59 | -22.0% | 1,470 |
| California | $79,190 | $38.07 | +3.9% | 13,620 |
| Colorado | $82,750 | $39.78 | +8.6% | 4,530 |
| Connecticut | $81,890 | $39.37 | +7.4% | 850 |
| Delaware | $60,580 | $29.13 | -20.5% | 330 |
| District of Columbia | $91,370 | $43.93 | +19.9% | 450 |
| Florida | $75,740 | $36.41 | -0.6% | 9,450 |
| Georgia | $79,180 | $38.07 | +3.9% | 4,440 |
| Hawaii | $83,620 | $40.20 | +9.7% | 350 |
| Idaho | $63,340 | $30.45 | -16.9% | 780 |
| Illinois | $68,530 | $32.95 | -10.1% | 6,960 |
| Indiana | $73,100 | $35.15 | -4.1% | 5,030 |
| Iowa | $64,600 | $31.06 | -15.2% | 1,920 |
| Kansas | $60,060 | $28.87 | -21.2% | 310 |
| Kentucky | — | — | — | 1,720 |
| Louisiana | $58,680 | $28.21 | -23.0% | 1,290 |
| Maine | $72,990 | $35.09 | -4.2% | 680 |
| Maryland | $96,680 | $46.48 | +26.8% | 8,200 |
| Massachusetts | $88,650 | $42.62 | +16.3% | 1,980 |
| Michigan | $65,900 | $31.68 | -13.5% | 2,470 |
| Minnesota | $76,000 | $36.54 | -0.3% | 2,930 |
| Mississippi | $63,410 | $30.48 | -16.8% | 1,240 |
| Missouri | $72,780 | $34.99 | -4.5% | 3,910 |
| Montana | $61,150 | $29.40 | -19.8% | 890 |
| Nebraska | $65,450 | $31.46 | -14.1% | 1,490 |
| Nevada | $85,790 | $41.25 | +12.6% | 2,460 |
| New Hampshire | $72,330 | $34.78 | -5.1% | 680 |
| New Jersey | $87,440 | $42.04 | +14.7% | 3,370 |
| New Mexico | $64,550 | $31.03 | -15.3% | 1,300 |
| New York | $77,540 | $37.28 | +1.7% | 7,170 |
| North Carolina | — | — | — | 6,080 |
| North Dakota | $73,550 | $35.36 | -3.5% | 500 |
| Ohio | $70,080 | $33.69 | -8.1% | 7,480 |
| Oklahoma | $78,740 | $37.86 | +3.3% | 1,940 |
| Oregon | $68,900 | $33.12 | -9.6% | 2,660 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,310 | $37.65 | +2.7% | 4,170 |
| Rhode Island | $82,970 | $39.89 | +8.9% | 620 |
| South Carolina | $76,790 | $36.92 | +0.7% | 2,660 |
| South Dakota | $53,650 | $25.79 | -29.6% | 480 |
| Tennessee | $77,640 | $37.33 | +1.9% | 2,660 |
| Texas | $66,780 | $32.11 | -12.4% | 9,930 |
| Utah | — | — | — | 990 |
| Vermont | $72,400 | $34.81 | -5.0% | 120 |
| Virginia | $76,760 | $36.90 | +0.7% | 5,650 |
| Washington | $101,750 | $48.92 | +33.5% | 3,300 |
| West Virginia | $46,840 | $22.52 | -38.5% | 600 |
| Wisconsin | $81,010 | $38.95 | +6.3% | 1,140 |
| Wyoming | $61,780 | $29.70 | -18.9% | 270 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for computer network support specialists?
The median annual wage for computer network support specialists is $76,220 ($36.64 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays computer network support specialists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many computer network support specialists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 146,190 computer network support specialists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do computer network support specialists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $36.64. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.