Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $85,710 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.21
10th percentile $64,110
90th percentile $106,650
Employed locally 540
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,110
    25th
    $77,060
    50th (median)
    $85,710
    75th
    $97,460
    90th
    $106,650

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 1% 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
    Wilmington, NC $81,730
    Winston-Salem, NC $79,990
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $79,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $79,160
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $79,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,810

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$104,670
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,570
    Computer Systems Analysts$92,020
    Computer Occupations, All Other$94,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80,660
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$83,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Madison, WI is $41.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Madison, WI is 16.9% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $64,110 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,060.