Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $73,830 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.49
10th percentile $58,730
90th percentile $95,180
Employed locally 40
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,730
    25th
    $63,950
    50th (median)
    $73,830
    75th
    $79,940
    90th
    $95,180

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 12% below 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
    Madison, WI $85,710
    Wilmington, NC $81,730
    Winston-Salem, NC $79,990
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $79,160
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $79,120

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $99,650
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,690
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,740
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,240
    Computer Occupations, All Other $90,200
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $81,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Appleton, WI is $35.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Appleton, WI is 0.7% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,730 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,950.