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Computer Network Support Specialists

Median Salary
71,530
Job Outlook
+6%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of computer support specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 62,700 openings for computer support specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$49,710

10%

$71,530

Median

$138,570

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    46%

  • Associate's degree

    21%

  • Some college

    13%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    10%

  • High school

    4%

  • Post baccalaureate

    1%

  • Post-master's certificate

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
  • Cloud Computing

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.