Computer Network Support Specialists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for computer network support specialistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $81,870 ≈ $39/hr
National median salary $76,220
Total employment 146,190 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +1.8%
Slower than average
Annual openings 9,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 152,700 → 155,500 (+2,800)
Typical entry education Associate's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$112,300
- Maryland$107,020
- District of Columbia$100,560
- Massachusetts$94,110
- New Jersey$93,000
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$51,050
- South Dakota$56,390
- Louisiana$63,540
- Arkansas$64,900
- Mississippi$65,590
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $112,300 | $101,750 | $54 | +37.2% | 3,300 |
| 2 | Maryland | $107,020 | $96,680 | $51 | +30.7% | 8,200 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $100,560 | $91,370 | $48 | +22.8% | 450 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $94,110 | $88,650 | $45 | +15% | 1,980 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $93,000 | $87,440 | $45 | +13.6% | 3,370 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $91,080 | $81,890 | $44 | +11.2% | 850 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $90,850 | $82,970 | $44 | +11% | 620 |
| 8 | California | $88,760 | $79,190 | $43 | +8.4% | 13,620 |
| 9 | Colorado | $87,200 | $82,750 | $42 | +6.5% | 4,530 |
| 10 | Georgia | $86,850 | $79,180 | $42 | +6.1% | 4,440 |
| 11 | Oklahoma | $84,240 | $78,740 | $41 | +2.9% | 1,940 |
| 12 | Alaska | $84,230 | $86,110 | $41 | +2.9% | 300 |
| 13 | Nevada | $83,880 | $85,790 | $40 | +2.5% | 2,460 |
| 14 | New York | $83,620 | $77,540 | $40 | +2.1% | 7,170 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $83,380 | $78,310 | $40 | +1.8% | 4,170 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $83,340 | $83,620 | $40 | +1.8% | 350 |
| 17 | Virginia | $81,760 | $76,760 | $39 | -0.1% | 5,650 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $81,420 | $81,010 | $39 | -0.5% | 1,140 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $80,860 | $76,790 | $39 | -1.2% | 2,660 |
| 20 | Missouri | $80,440 | $72,780 | $39 | -1.7% | 3,910 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $79,910 | $77,640 | $38 | -2.4% | 2,660 |
| 22 | Florida | $79,330 | $75,740 | $38 | -3.1% | 9,450 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $79,050 | $76,000 | $38 | -3.4% | 2,930 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $78,200 | $73,550 | $38 | -4.5% | 500 |
| 25 | Indiana | $78,090 | $73,100 | $38 | -4.6% | 5,030 |
| 26 | Ohio | $77,670 | $70,080 | $37 | -5.1% | 7,480 |
| 27 | Arizona | $77,460 | $68,880 | $37 | -5.4% | 1,460 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $74,900 | $72,330 | $36 | -8.5% | 680 |
| 29 | Texas | $74,760 | $66,780 | $36 | -8.7% | 9,930 |
| 30 | Illinois | $74,580 | $68,530 | $36 | -8.9% | 6,960 |
| 31 | Vermont | $73,880 | $72,400 | $36 | -9.8% | 120 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $73,400 | $64,550 | $35 | -10.3% | 1,300 |
| 33 | Idaho | $72,480 | $63,340 | $35 | -11.5% | 780 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $72,410 | $65,450 | $35 | -11.6% | 1,490 |
| 35 | Michigan | $72,240 | $65,900 | $35 | -11.8% | 2,470 |
| 36 | Oregon | $70,330 | $68,900 | $34 | -14.1% | 2,660 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $69,620 | $61,780 | $33 | -15% | 270 |
| 38 | Maine | $69,460 | $72,990 | $33 | -15.2% | 680 |
| 39 | Iowa | $67,600 | $64,600 | $33 | -17.4% | 1,920 |
| 40 | Delaware | $67,420 | $60,580 | $32 | -17.6% | 330 |
| 41 | Kansas | $66,830 | $60,060 | $32 | -18.4% | 310 |
| 42 | Alabama | $66,210 | $61,890 | $32 | -19.1% | 940 |
| 43 | Montana | $65,760 | $61,150 | $32 | -19.7% | 890 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $65,590 | $63,410 | $32 | -19.9% | 1,240 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $64,900 | $59,460 | $31 | -20.7% | 1,470 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $63,540 | $58,680 | $31 | -22.4% | 1,290 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $56,390 | $53,650 | $27 | -31.1% | 480 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $51,050 | $46,840 | $25 | -37.6% | 600 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 404 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $124,130 | $135,940 | 1,080 |
| 2 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $104,690 | $109,520 | 130 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $104,610 | $119,830 | 2,320 |
| 4 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $102,980 | $113,410 | 4,910 |
| 5 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $102,980 | $99,620 | 50 |
| 6 | Anchorage, AK | $102,330 | $86,810 | 180 |
| 7 | Asheville, NC | $101,650 | $90,060 | — |
| 8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $101,600 | $111,750 | 2,370 |
| 9 | Lexington Park, MD | $100,750 | $110,520 | 120 |
| 10 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $98,260 | $100,680 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing computer network support specialistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $127,030 | $133,500 | 40 |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $127,030 | $133,500 | 40 |
| 3 | Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment (except Automotive & Electronic) Repair & Maintenance | $109,360 | $102,530 | 100 |
| 4 | Rail Transportation | $109,210 | $112,920 | 60 |
| 5 | Rail Transportation | $109,210 | $112,920 | 60 |
| 6 | Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $103,830 | $107,750 | 630 |
| 7 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $103,600 | $101,000 | 50 |
| 8 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $103,600 | $101,000 | 50 |
| 9 | Specialized Design Services | $103,520 | $107,060 | 50 |
| 10 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $102,150 | $101,830 | 370 |
| 11 | Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $101,010 | $101,920 | 690 |
| 12 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $100,960 | $112,980 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do computer network support specialists make in the U.S.?
The median computer network support specialists salary in the United States is $76,220 per year (mean $81,870), and about 80% earn between $47,120 and $127,780.
How much do computer network support specialists make per hour?
Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $81,870 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays computer network support specialists the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for computer network support specialists at $112,300 per year (median $101,750).
What is the job outlook for computer network support specialists?
Employment is projected to change +1.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 9,600 openings per year.
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