Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Computer Network Support Specialist Education Associate's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $59,000 This is the median salary for this occupation. Computer support specialists provide help and advice to computer users and organizations. General Information 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. Excludes Computer Network Architects (15-1241) and Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1244). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Computer Network Support Specialist Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 39 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 39 openings per year are projected for Computer Network Support Specialist. +14.4% Employment Change Employment for Computer Network Support Specialist is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.4% between 2025 and 2030. $28.36 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $28.36/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.73, while experienced workers are paid $36.15. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 426 Computer Network Support Specialist in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 487. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Computer Network Support Specialist are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Computer Network Support Specialist include Computers and Electronics, Telecommunications, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Computer Network Support Specialist is Bachelor's. 64% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
