California Median
$79,190
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $76,220
State Rank
#13 of 48
13,620 employed here
How much does a Computer Network Support Specialist make in California?
Computer Network Support Specialists in California take home a median of $79,190 annually — roughly $38.07 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $76,220.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $50,090 while the top 10% make $148,940 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,790 and $104,920 a year.
Computer Network Support Specialist salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,090 | $24.08 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $56,790 | $27.30 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $79,190 | $38.07 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $104,920 | $50.44 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $148,940 | $71.61 |
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How California compares
California ranks 13th out of 48 states and territories for Computer Network Support Specialist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Computer Network Support Specialist salary in other states
Washington $101,750Maryland $96,680District of Columbia $91,370Massachusetts $88,650New Jersey $87,440Alaska $86,110Nevada $85,790Hawaii $83,620Rhode Island $82,970Colorado $82,750Connecticut $81,890Wisconsin $81,010Georgia $79,180Oklahoma $78,740Pennsylvania $78,310Tennessee $77,640New York $77,540South Carolina $76,790Virginia $76,760Minnesota $76,000Florida $75,740North Dakota $73,550Indiana $73,100Maine $72,990Missouri $72,780Vermont $72,400New Hampshire $72,330Ohio $70,080Oregon $68,900Arizona $68,880Illinois $68,530Texas $66,780Michigan $65,900Nebraska $65,450Iowa $64,600New Mexico $64,550Mississippi $63,410Idaho $63,340Alabama $61,890Wyoming $61,780Montana $61,150Delaware $60,580Kansas $60,060Arkansas $59,460Louisiana $58,680South Dakota $53,650West Virginia $46,840
Working as a Computer Network Support Specialist in California
Nationally, about 146,000 people work as Computer Network Support Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($79,190) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Computer Network Support Specialist make in California?
The median Computer Network Support Specialist salary in California is $79,190 per year, or about $38.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,090 at the entry level to $148,940 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Computer Network Support Specialists about 4% more than the national median of $76,220. California ranks 13th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Computer Network Support Specialists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $79,190 a year. About 13,620 Computer Network Support Specialists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.