Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $60,620 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.14
10th percentile $43,590
90th percentile $118,510
Employed locally 170
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,590
    25th
    $49,450
    50th (median)
    $60,620
    75th
    $78,900
    90th
    $118,510

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 5% 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
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $90,330
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $79,310
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $77,600
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $76,070
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $75,860
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $73,840

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $121,580
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,940
    Computer Systems Analysts $86,340
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,960
    Computer Occupations, All Other $64,230
    Information Security Analysts $97,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Lakeland, FL is $29.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Lakeland, FL is 17.3% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,590 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,450.