Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Smith, AR-OK

Median annual salary $60,580 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.13
10th percentile $40,750
90th percentile $87,340
Employed locally 60
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,750
    25th
    $50,090
    50th (median)
    $60,580
    75th
    $76,310
    90th
    $87,340

    Fort Smith economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 107% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Maryland $99,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $96,800
    East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $91,050
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $90,330
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,980

    Related occupations in Fort Smith, AR-OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts $27,680
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,890
    Software Developers $94,440
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,790
    Information Security Analysts $91,020
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Fort Smith, AR-OK is $29.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Fort Smith, AR-OK is 17.4% 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 Fort Smith?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,750 per year in Fort Smith, AR-OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,090.