Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $64,100 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.82
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $128,830
Employed locally 40
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $51,480
    50th (median)
    $64,100
    75th
    $100,270
    90th
    $128,830

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 106% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 6% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $114,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    Anchorage, AK $86,490
    Fayetteville, NC $83,940
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $83,190
    Wilmington, NC $81,730

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $121,590
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,660
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,250
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,290
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,880
    Data Scientists $79,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Hickory, NC is $30.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Hickory, NC is 12.6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,480.