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Computer Network Support Specialists is a notable career in the 15 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Computer Network Support Specialists against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 15-1231 |
| title | Computer Network Support Specialists |
| onet code | 15-1231.00 |
| description | Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 15 |
| tot emp | 146,450 |
| a mean | 79,610 |
| a median | 73,340 |
| a pct10 | 46,010 |
| a pct25 | 56,720 |
| a pct75 | 95,710 |
| a pct90 | 124,470 |
| h mean | 38 |
| h median | 35 |
The day-to-day work of a computer network support specialists typically centers on back up network data. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.33 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working computer network support specialists, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (46.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 47% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in Maryland at $99,780 and lowest in Mississippi at $50,600 — a 2.0× spread. The top five states (Maryland, Washington, New Jersey, District of Columbia, Massachusetts) average $91,098. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $99,780 | $108,990 | $58,410 | $173,090 | 8,310 |
| Washington | $94,250 | $102,870 | $62,220 | $145,800 | 3,120 |
| New Jersey | $88,440 | $91,070 | $55,040 | $130,680 | 4,420 |
| District of Columbia | $86,730 | $91,040 | $45,950 | $125,570 | 640 |
| Massachusetts | $86,290 | $92,560 | $57,360 | $135,800 | 2,240 |
| Hawaii | $86,060 | $85,840 | $53,960 | $111,700 | 580 |
| Colorado | $83,350 | $91,590 | $51,370 | $135,940 | 3,800 |
| Rhode Island | $80,220 | $89,290 | $51,730 | $128,460 | — |
| North Carolina | $79,680 | $84,990 | $47,910 | $136,430 | 3,830 |
| California | $79,520 | $88,950 | $49,020 | $135,560 | 11,410 |
| Virginia | $79,370 | $85,490 | $50,480 | $130,080 | 5,690 |
| Connecticut | $78,820 | $86,780 | $45,240 | $123,390 | 570 |
| New York | $78,410 | $84,760 | $50,430 | $131,090 | 6,450 |
| Georgia | $77,940 | $83,690 | $45,210 | $126,190 | 4,160 |
| Alaska | $77,760 | $81,490 | $50,110 | $104,970 | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $77,450 | $82,000 | $46,910 | $129,070 | 2,070 |
| Minnesota | $77,110 | $79,260 | $51,780 | $110,560 | 3,410 |
| Wisconsin | $75,450 | $77,670 | $55,260 | $102,750 | 1,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,750 | $76,040 | $39,900 | $117,620 | 4,600 |
| New Hampshire | $73,640 | $80,580 | $46,480 | $130,310 | 580 |
| North Dakota | $70,740 | $72,120 | $52,490 | $93,460 | 570 |
| Oregon | $70,320 | $72,720 | $49,760 | $100,170 | 2,020 |
| Nevada | $70,000 | $73,480 | $46,990 | $105,010 | 1,350 |
| Utah | $69,280 | $74,020 | $34,850 | $115,840 | 1,000 |
| Florida | $68,950 | $76,940 | $47,450 | $116,940 | 7,830 |
| Tennessee | $68,200 | $74,320 | $47,440 | $99,920 | 2,180 |
| Indiana | $67,440 | $73,450 | $45,820 | $109,350 | 6,510 |
| Idaho | $66,910 | $73,790 | $45,480 | $126,340 | 560 |
| Kansas | $66,760 | $77,500 | $49,700 | $129,730 | 330 |
| South Carolina | $66,560 | $73,210 | $45,140 | $101,610 | 2,090 |
| Vermont | $65,790 | $69,970 | $48,830 | $104,980 | 110 |
| Arizona | $65,340 | $72,430 | $46,110 | $112,590 | 1,460 |
| Illinois | $64,800 | $73,010 | $45,960 | $104,050 | 8,240 |
| Texas | $64,440 | $71,850 | $43,840 | $105,540 | 12,730 |
| Maine | $64,310 | $67,950 | $49,630 | $89,850 | 390 |
| New Mexico | $64,280 | $70,430 | $44,420 | $103,060 | 1,220 |
| Iowa | $63,560 | $66,230 | $45,620 | $92,020 | 2,020 |
| Nebraska | $63,500 | $69,060 | $42,800 | $103,500 | 1,570 |
| Ohio | $63,370 | $71,710 | $43,400 | $109,970 | 9,320 |
| Michigan | $61,890 | $66,180 | $44,350 | $96,660 | 2,290 |
| Wyoming | $61,780 | $66,520 | $48,300 | $79,530 | 320 |
| Delaware | $61,740 | $66,940 | $48,010 | $87,570 | 200 |
| Kentucky | $61,040 | $66,970 | $44,610 | $96,610 | 2,270 |
| Missouri | $60,610 | $71,510 | $38,740 | $114,500 | 4,220 |
| Arkansas | $58,790 | $64,910 | $42,290 | $97,950 | 1,280 |
| Alabama | $58,740 | $64,680 | $40,130 | $98,530 | 1,020 |
| Montana | $57,500 | $62,540 | $42,090 | $93,600 | 720 |
| Louisiana | $56,470 | $62,210 | $40,170 | $91,780 | 1,250 |
| South Dakota | $52,120 | $53,930 | $39,560 | $72,560 | 550 |
| West Virginia | $51,670 | $55,340 | $36,740 | $76,770 | 670 |
| Mississippi | $50,600 | $55,820 | $35,990 | $82,060 | 1,750 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for computer network support specialists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Cloud Engineer or Cloud Support Specialist frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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