Massachusetts Median
$88,650
per year
Hourly Rate
$42.62
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $76,220
State Rank
#4 of 48
1,980 employed here
How much does a Computer Network Support Specialist make in Massachusetts?
A Computer Network Support Specialist working in Massachusetts earns a median salary of $88,650 per year, or about $42.62 per hour. That is 16% above the national median of $76,220 for this occupation.
Within Massachusetts, entry-level pay starts around $60,980 while the top 10% make $134,250 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $76,900 and $109,730 a year.
Computer Network Support Specialist salary range in Massachusetts
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $60,980 | $29.32 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $76,900 | $36.97 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $88,650 | $42.62 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $109,730 | $52.75 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $134,250 | $64.54 |
|
How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts ranks 4th 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 $91,370New Jersey $87,440Alaska $86,110Nevada $85,790Hawaii $83,620Rhode Island $82,970Colorado $82,750Connecticut $81,890Wisconsin $81,010California $79,190Georgia $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 Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts pay ($88,650) 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 Massachusetts?
The median Computer Network Support Specialist salary in Massachusetts is $88,650 per year, or about $42.62 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $60,980 at the entry level to $134,250 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Massachusetts pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts pays Computer Network Support Specialists about 16% more than the national median of $76,220. Massachusetts ranks 4th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Computer Network Support Specialists?
Yes on pay — Massachusetts pays above the national median for this occupation, at $88,650 a year. About 1,980 Computer Network Support Specialists are employed in Massachusetts. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts?
The highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts include Radiologist ($426,560), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($392,300), Surgeon, All Other ($387,150), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Computer Network Support Specialist salary report
Related salaries
$104,620
median pay · 70,000 employed
$105,650
median pay · 29,000 employed
$105,850
median pay · 520,000 employed
$61,860
median pay · 717,000 employed
$104,000
median pay · 113,000 employed
$100,390
median pay · 92,000 employed
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.