Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $69,190 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.27
10th percentile $46,580
90th percentile $105,270
Employed locally 450
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,580
    25th
    $56,240
    50th (median)
    $69,190
    75th
    $82,120
    90th
    $105,270

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $77,310
    Wisconsin $75,450
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $72,120
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $71,650
    Spartanburg, SC $70,900

    Related occupations in Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $103,400
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,880
    Computer User Support Specialists $55,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $88,770
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,600
    Data Scientists $90,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Columbia, SC is $33.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Columbia, SC is 5.7% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,580 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,240.