Computer Network Support Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for computer network support specialists is $76,220 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,840 in West Virginia to $101,750 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,120
- 25th percentile
- $58,240
- Median
- $76,220
- 75th percentile
- $98,750
- Top 10%
- $127,780
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 146,190 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $101,750 | +33% | $62,600 | $171,300 | 3,300 |
| 2 | Maryland | $96,680 | +27% | $52,870 | $170,830 | 8,200 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $91,370 | +20% | $67,700 | $151,420 | 450 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $88,650 | +16% | $60,980 | $134,250 | 1,980 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $87,440 | +15% | $50,830 | $136,260 | 3,370 |
| 6 | Alaska | $86,110 | +13% | $48,410 | $105,540 | 300 |
| 7 | Nevada | $85,790 | +13% | $51,010 | $109,990 | 2,460 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $83,620 | +10% | $51,760 | $114,910 | 350 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $82,970 | +9% | $59,810 | $129,450 | 620 |
| 10 | Colorado | $82,750 | +9% | $52,710 | $126,300 | 4,530 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $81,890 | +7% | $60,080 | $128,940 | 850 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $81,010 | +6% | $57,840 | $107,840 | 1,140 |
| 13 | California | $79,190 | +4% | $50,090 | $148,940 | 13,620 |
| 14 | Georgia | $79,180 | +4% | $47,910 | $130,080 | 4,440 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $78,740 | +3% | $49,740 | $132,240 | 1,940 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $78,310 | +3% | $50,140 | $125,900 | 4,170 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $77,640 | +2% | $49,190 | $118,380 | 2,660 |
| 18 | New York | $77,540 | +2% | $48,970 | $128,350 | 7,170 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $76,790 | +1% | $48,800 | $113,780 | 2,660 |
| 20 | Virginia | $76,760 | +1% | $47,060 | $127,430 | 5,650 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $76,000 | 0% | $52,940 | $104,970 | 2,930 |
| 22 | Florida | $75,740 | −1% | $47,780 | $125,320 | 9,450 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $73,550 | −4% | $55,590 | $111,490 | 500 |
| 24 | Indiana | $73,100 | −4% | $45,870 | $120,910 | 5,030 |
| 25 | Maine | $72,990 | −4% | $44,930 | $89,610 | 680 |
| 26 | Missouri | $72,780 | −5% | $42,440 | $129,510 | 3,910 |
| 27 | Vermont | $72,400 | −5% | $52,950 | $97,740 | 120 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $72,330 | −5% | $45,760 | $109,310 | 680 |
| 29 | Ohio | $70,080 | −8% | $45,980 | $122,470 | 7,480 |
| 30 | Oregon | $68,900 | −10% | $46,320 | $99,660 | 2,660 |
| 31 | Arizona | $68,880 | −10% | $48,470 | $120,440 | 1,460 |
| 32 | Illinois | $68,530 | −10% | $47,510 | $104,950 | 6,960 |
| 33 | Texas | $66,780 | −12% | $45,440 | $110,570 | 9,930 |
| 34 | Michigan | $65,900 | −14% | $40,250 | $108,250 | 2,470 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $65,450 | −14% | $44,490 | $108,870 | 1,490 |
| 36 | Iowa | $64,600 | −15% | $47,330 | $93,760 | 1,920 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $64,550 | −15% | $46,690 | $124,400 | 1,300 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $63,410 | −17% | $37,320 | $97,530 | 1,240 |
| 39 | Idaho | $63,340 | −17% | $46,380 | $100,980 | 780 |
| 40 | Alabama | $61,890 | −19% | $40,290 | $99,270 | 940 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $61,780 | −19% | $42,900 | $92,960 | 270 |
| 42 | Montana | $61,150 | −20% | $49,520 | $93,270 | 890 |
| 43 | Delaware | $60,580 | −21% | $44,650 | $101,350 | 330 |
| 44 | Kansas | $60,060 | −21% | $45,570 | $98,350 | 310 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $59,460 | −22% | $42,340 | $102,450 | 1,470 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $58,680 | −23% | $41,950 | $89,910 | 1,290 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $53,650 | −30% | $42,100 | $73,360 | 480 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $46,840 | −39% | $30,260 | $75,150 | 600 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Computer Network Support Specialists salary questions
Which state pays computer network support specialists the most?
Washington, with a median of $101,750 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $76,220). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays computer network support specialists the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $46,840 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most computer network support specialists work?
California has the most jobs, about 13,620, with a median of $79,190.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.