Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $61,590 -16% vs national
Median hourly $29.61
10th percentile $44,390
90th percentile $101,390
Employed locally 1,810
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,390
    25th
    $51,130
    50th (median)
    $61,590
    75th
    $77,690
    90th
    $101,390

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 63% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 37% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $71,190
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $69,930
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,840
    Longview, TX $65,510
    San Angelo, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $64,240

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$133,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other$124,150
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,740
    Computer Systems Analysts$101,550
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100,970
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Austin, TX is $29.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Austin, TX is 16% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,390 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,130.