Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $70,900 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.09
10th percentile $47,620
90th percentile $134,250
Employed locally 2,260
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,620
    25th
    $58,550
    50th (median)
    $70,900
    75th
    $104,890
    90th
    $134,250

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Johnson City, TN $67,840
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,580
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $64,150
    Lima, OH $63,640
    Ohio $63,370
    Springfield, OH $63,300

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $117,150
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $120,640
    Information Security Analysts $120,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Columbus, OH is $34.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Columbus, OH is 3.3% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,620 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,550.