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Computer Network Support Specialist Salary by State (2026)
How much does a Computer Network Support Specialist make? The median Computer Network Support Specialist salary in the US is about $76,172 per year (roughly $37.00 an hour), across 146,220 jobs (Computer Network Support Specialists). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $46,840 in West Virginia to $101,750 in Washington. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.
Median Computer Network Support Specialist salary in every state
| State | Median salary | Jobs |
| Washington | $101,750 | 3,300 |
| Maryland | $96,680 | 8,200 |
| District of Columbia | $91,370 | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $88,650 | 1,980 |
| New Jersey | $87,440 | 3,370 |
| Alaska | $86,110 | 300 |
| Nevada | $85,790 | 2,460 |
| Hawaii | $83,620 | 350 |
| Rhode Island | $82,970 | 620 |
| Colorado | $82,750 | 4,530 |
| Connecticut | $81,890 | 850 |
| Wisconsin | $81,010 | 1,140 |
| California | $79,190 | 13,620 |
| Georgia | $79,180 | 4,440 |
| Oklahoma | $78,740 | 1,940 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,310 | 4,170 |
| Tennessee | $77,640 | 2,660 |
| New York | $77,540 | 7,170 |
| South Carolina | $76,790 | 2,660 |
| Virginia | $76,760 | 5,650 |
| Minnesota | $76,000 | 2,930 |
| Florida | $75,740 | 9,450 |
| North Dakota | $73,550 | 500 |
| Indiana | $73,100 | 5,030 |
| Maine | $72,990 | 680 |
| Missouri | $72,780 | 3,910 |
| Vermont | $72,400 | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $72,330 | 680 |
| Ohio | $70,080 | 7,480 |
| Oregon | $68,900 | 2,660 |
| Arizona | $68,880 | 1,460 |
| Illinois | $68,530 | 6,960 |
| Texas | $66,780 | 9,930 |
| Michigan | $65,900 | 2,470 |
| Nebraska | $65,450 | 1,490 |
| Iowa | $64,600 | 1,920 |
| New Mexico | $64,550 | 1,300 |
| Mississippi | $63,410 | 1,240 |
| Idaho | $63,340 | 780 |
| Alabama | $61,890 | 940 |
| Wyoming | $61,780 | 270 |
| Montana | $61,150 | 890 |
| Delaware | $60,580 | 330 |
| Kansas | $60,060 | 310 |
| Arkansas | $59,460 | 1,470 |
| Louisiana | $58,680 | 1,290 |
| South Dakota | $53,650 | 480 |
| West Virginia | $46,840 | 600 |
| Kentucky | — | 1,720 |
| North Carolina | — | 6,080 |
| Utah | — | 990 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Computer Network Support Specialist make?
- A Computer Network Support Specialist makes a median of about $76,172 per year in the US (roughly $37.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $46,840 in West Virginia to $101,750 in Washington depending on the state.
- What is the average Computer Network Support Specialist salary in the US?
- The typical (employment-weighted median) Computer Network Support Specialist salary in the US is about $76,172 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 146,220 jobs nationwide.
- Which state pays Computer Network Support Specialists the most?
- Washington has the highest median Computer Network Support Specialist salary at $101,750 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
- Which state pays Computer Network Support Specialists the least?
- West Virginia has the lowest median at $46,840 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.
Sources and methodology
All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Computer Network Support Specialists, code 15-1231). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.