Computer Network Support Specialists
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.
Common Job Titles
- Network Specialist
- Network Technical Analyst
- Network Technician
- Systems Specialist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Computer Network Support Specialists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
146,450
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,010. 25th percentile: U.S. $56,720. 50th percentile: U.S. $73,340. 75th percentile: U.S. $95,710. 90th percentile: U.S. $124,470. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $46,010 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $124,470 |
| Workers on average earn | $79,610 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Computers and Electronics5.0/5
- Telecommunications3.8/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
- Engineering and Technology3.4/5
- English Language3.3/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Apache Tomcat
- Apple macOS
- Bash
- Border Gateway Protocol BGP
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Microsoft Word
- MySQL
- Oracle Java
- Perl
- Python
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Ruby
- ServiceNow
- Shell script
- Splunk Enterprise
- Structured query language SQL
- Teradata Database
- UNIX
- UNIX Shell
Technology Skills
- Anti-spyware software
- Antivirus software
- Application management software
- Arping
- Automated installation software
- B&W Port Scanner
- BMC Software Control-M
- BMC Software Remedy IT Service Management Suite
Tools & Equipment
- Asynchronous transfer mode ATM analyzers
- Cable testers
- Caching engines
- Cisco Systems Cisco Application Visibility and Management AVM Traffic Collector
- Communications analyzers
- Continuity testers
- Copy machines
- Fabric analyzers