Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $56,040 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.94
10th percentile $41,190
90th percentile $98,530
Employed locally 280
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,190
    25th
    $43,890
    50th (median)
    $56,040
    75th
    $74,840
    90th
    $98,530

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,130
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,730
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $83,370

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $106,890
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,570
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,800
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,710
    Computer Network Architects $127,850
    Database Administrators $101,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Birmingham, AL is $26.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Birmingham, AL is 23.6% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,190 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,890.