Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $65,840 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.65
10th percentile $46,580
90th percentile $104,020
Employed locally 2,380
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,580
    25th
    $56,150
    50th (median)
    $65,840
    75th
    $85,420
    90th
    $104,020

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $71,190
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $69,930
    Longview, TX $65,510
    San Angelo, TX $64,340
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $64,240
    Texarkana, TX-AR $63,810

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$127,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other$104,330
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,060
    Computer Systems Analysts$114,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96,500
    Data Scientists$100,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Houston, TX is $31.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 10.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,580 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,150.