Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $71,210 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.24
10th percentile $55,260
90th percentile $87,900
Employed locally 430
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,260
    25th
    $62,520
    50th (median)
    $71,210
    75th
    $82,800
    90th
    $87,900

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Madison, WI $85,710
    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

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $104,500
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,730
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,740
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $81,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Milwaukee, WI is $34.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $55,260 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,520.