Jobs Similar to Computer Network Support Specialists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to computer network support specialists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Network and Computer Systems Administrators, Computer User Support Specialists and Telecommunications Engineering Specialists.
Computer Network Support Specialists: $76,220 median pay · usual preparation: Bachelor's degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Computer Network Support Specialists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsSame group | 79% | $99,130+30% | Training or associate |
| 2 | Computer User Support SpecialistsSame group | 76% | $61,860−19% | Training or associate |
| 3 | Telecommunications Engineering SpecialistsSame group | 75% | $134,050Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 4 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 71% | $78,190+3% | Training or associate |
| 5 | Photonics Technicians | 71% | $78,350Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 6 | Penetration TestersSame group | 70% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Avionics Technicians | 69% | $82,280+8% | Training or associate |
| 8 | Information Security EngineersSame group | 69% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | 69% | $63,520−17% | Training or associate |
| 10 | Information Security AnalystsSame group | 69% | $129,180+69% | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Broadcast Technicians | 69% | $59,570−22% | Training or associate |
| 12 | Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists | 69% | $130,220Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | 69% | $60,070−21% | Training or associate |
| 14 | Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | 68% | $52,600−31% | Training or associate |
| 15 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | 68% | $74,090−3% | Training or associate |
| 16 | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | 68% | $82,890+9% | Training or associate |
| 17 | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 68% | $47,810−37% | High school |
| 18 | Computer Hardware Engineers | 67% | $161,740+112% | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | 67% | $73,900−3% | Training or associate |
| 20 | Digital Forensics AnalystsSame group | 67% | $116,580Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Network and Computer Systems Administrators
79% similar · $99,130 (+30%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 2Computer User Support Specialists
76% similar · $61,860 (−19%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 3Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
75% similar · $134,050 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 4Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
71% similar · $78,190 (+3%) · Training or associate
- 5Photonics Technicians
71% similar · $78,350 (broader group) · Training or associate
- 6Penetration Testers
70% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 7Avionics Technicians
69% similar · $82,280 (+8%) · Training or associate
- 8Information Security Engineers
69% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 9Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
69% similar · $63,520 (−17%) · Training or associate
- 10Information Security Analysts
69% similar · $129,180 (+69%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 11Broadcast Technicians
69% similar · $59,570 (−22%) · Training or associate
- 12Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists
69% similar · $130,220 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 13Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
69% similar · $60,070 (−21%) · Training or associate
- 14Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
68% similar · $52,600 (−31%) · Training or associate
- 15Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
68% similar · $74,090 (−3%) · Training or associate
- 16Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
68% similar · $82,890 (+9%) · Training or associate
- 17Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
68% similar · $47,810 (−37%) · High school
- 18Computer Hardware Engineers
67% similar · $161,740 (+112%) · Bachelor's degree
- 19Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
67% similar · $73,900 (−3%) · Training or associate
- 20Digital Forensics Analysts
67% similar · $116,580 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than computer network support specialists.
- Computer Hardware Engineers67% similar · $161,740 (+112%)
- Information Security Analysts69% similar · $129,180 (+69%)
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators79% similar · $99,130 (+30%)
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians68% similar · $82,890 (+9%)
- Avionics Technicians69% similar · $82,280 (+8%)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians71% similar · $78,190 (+3%)
Similar jobs that need less preparation
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators79% similar · Training or associate
- Computer User Support Specialists76% similar · Training or associate
- Telecommunications Engineering Specialists75% similar · Training or associate
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians71% similar · Training or associate
- Photonics Technicians71% similar · Training or associate
- Avionics Technicians69% similar · Training or associate
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for computer network support specialists also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
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Questions about jobs like computer network support specialists
What jobs are most similar to computer network support specialists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Network and Computer Systems Administrators (79% similar), Computer User Support Specialists (76% similar), Telecommunications Engineering Specialists (75% similar), Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (71% similar) and Photonics Technicians (71% similar).
Which jobs like computer network support specialists pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Computer Hardware Engineers ($161,740, +112%; usually a bachelor's degree), Information Security Analysts ($129,180, +69%; usually a bachelor's degree) and Network and Computer Systems Administrators ($99,130, +30%; usually training or an associate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with computer network support specialists ($76,220). Without more preparation than computer network support specialists usually need: Computer Hardware Engineers, Information Security Analysts and Network and Computer Systems Administrators.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.