Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $68,970 -6% vs national
Median hourly $33.16
10th percentile $51,390
90th percentile $104,700
Employed locally 70
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,390
    25th
    $61,460
    50th (median)
    $68,970
    75th
    $90,440
    90th
    $104,700

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 110% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $85,010
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $76,530
    Savannah, GA $75,780
    Albany, GA $74,650
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,200
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $71,210

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,250
    Software Developers $102,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,620
    Computer Occupations, All Other $83,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $64,570
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $59,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Athens, GA is $33.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Athens, GA is 6% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,390 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,460.