Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $80,050 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.48
10th percentile $56,380
90th percentile $97,960
Employed locally 200
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,380
    25th
    $62,940
    50th (median)
    $80,050
    75th
    $82,210
    90th
    $97,960

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 113% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Network Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $114,630
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,130
    Maryland $99,780
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,200

    Nearby metros — Computer Network Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,070
    District of Columbia $86,730
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,730
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,840
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,430

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$127,040
    Computer User Support Specialists$62,130
    Computer Systems Analysts$92,100
    Computer Occupations, All Other$104,010
    Data Scientists$77,200
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Network Support Specialists make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Ames, IA is $38.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.46 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Computer Network Support Specialists salaries?

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Ames, IA is 9.1% above the national median of $73,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Network Support Specialists in Ames?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,380 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,940.