Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $63,860 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.70
10th percentile $51,500
90th percentile $100,880
Employed locally 40
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,500
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $63,860
    75th
    $79,470
    90th
    $100,880

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 7% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $86,290
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,760
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,490

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,240
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,120
    Software Developers $126,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other $86,580
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,980
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $79,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Chico, CA is $30.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Chico, CA is 12.9% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,500 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.