Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $74,200 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.67
10th percentile $48,210
90th percentile $102,250
Employed locally 560
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,210
    25th
    $63,100
    50th (median)
    $74,200
    75th
    $88,130
    90th
    $102,250

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 5% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $95,710
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,980
    Albany, GA $74,650
    Ithaca, NY $73,100
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,150

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,780
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,710
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,310
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,540
    Data Scientists $97,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Buffalo, NY is $35.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Buffalo, NY is 1.2% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,210 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,100.