Computer Network Support Specialists
SOC 15-1231 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Computer Network Support Specialists is $71,530, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $78,640, and an estimated 158,720 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +9.3% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -7.2% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 1.8% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,530 | $71,530 | 158,720 |
| 2022 | $68,050 | $70,851 | 168,920 |
| 2021 | $62,760 | $70,573 | 176,200 |
| 2020 | $65,450 | $77,055 | 184,220 |
Nominal change
+9.3%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-7.2%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+1.8%
About average
Employment 2024
152,700
Projected 2034
155,500
Annual Openings
9,600
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Computer Network Support Specialists earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $71,530. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $138,570 | +93.7% | 1,540 |
| Alaska | $101,740 | +42.2% | 330 |
| Maryland | $95,110 | +33% | 8,670 |
| Connecticut | $92,850 | +29.8% | 330 |
| Washington | $91,270 | +27.6% | 3,820 |
| District of Columbia | $88,640 | +23.9% | 630 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $85,530 | +19.6% | 70 |
| New Jersey | $82,000 | +14.6% | 4,800 |
| Massachusetts | $81,240 | +13.6% | 1,920 |
| Colorado | $80,720 | +12.8% | 3,930 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$45,660
25th Pct
$54,700
Median
$71,530
75th Pct
$92,570
90th Pct
$121,920
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | WA | 4 | $101,600 |
| UST Global Inc | OH | 3 | $80,165 |
| Resound Networks, LLC. | TX | 2 | $121,500 |
| UST Global Inc | WA | 2 | $100,000 |
| UBS Business Solutions US LLC | NJ | 2 | $100,000 |
| South State Bank, N.A. | GA | 2 | $96,792 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | VA | 2 | $181,200 |
| CCA CONSTRUCTION, INC. | NJ | 2 | $70,200 |
| David Yurman Enterprises LLC. | NJ | 2 | $80,000 |
| INFOSOFT SOLUTIONS LLC | TX | 1 | $69,971 |
| Nokia of America Corporation | TX | 1 | $100,938 |
| KPTECH LLC | GA | 1 | $80,475 |
| Dell Products L.P. | MA | 1 | $104,410 |
| L-Soft International Inc. | MD | 1 | $60,965 |
| INFOSOFT SOLUTIONS LLC | CA | 1 | $60,694 |
| CRICKET WIRELESS, LLC | GA | 1 | $110,000 |
| NetIQ Corporation | TX | 1 | $74,651 |
| EDISQUARE INC | VA | 1 | $90,844 |
| Clarus Glassboards | TX | 1 | $94,099 |
| Ace Technologies, Inc. | CO | 1 | $76,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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