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Computer Network Support Specialist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$42.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,763/year ($5,564/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Computer Network Support Specialists (4th of 51), with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 1,980 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $88,650 a year — though pay ranges from $60,980 for newcomers to $134,250 at the top.
Computer Network Support Specialist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $88,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $109,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $134,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,980 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 15-1231, “Computer Network Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Computer Network Support Specialist salary of $88,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $66,763 — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
| Gross (median) | $88,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,673 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,782 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,433 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,763 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,564 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Computer Network Support Specialist make in Massachusetts?
- The median Computer Network Support Specialist salary in Massachusetts is $88,650 per year ($42.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,900 and $109,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Computer Network Support Specialist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $88,650, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $66,763 per year ($5,564 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
- How many Computer Network Support Specialist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 1,980 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.