Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $80,160 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.54
10th percentile $57,860
90th percentile $104,980
Employed locally 50
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,860
    25th
    $67,760
    50th (median)
    $80,160
    75th
    $90,180
    90th
    $104,980

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 123% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 23% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $86,290
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,760
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,490

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $65,440
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,250
    Computer Occupations, All Other $71,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,520
    Software Developers $133,370
    Computer Programmers $97,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Merced, CA is $38.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Merced, CA is 9.3% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,860 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,760.