Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $62,750 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.17
10th percentile $46,410
90th percentile $96,840
Employed locally 620
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,410
    25th
    $51,380
    50th (median)
    $62,750
    75th
    $77,470
    90th
    $96,840

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 25% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,070
    District of Columbia $86,730
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,730
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,840
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,430

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$124,630
    Computer Systems Analysts$98,990
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other$108,040
    Data Scientists$102,030
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Des Moines, IA is $30.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Des Moines, IA is 14.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,410 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,380.