Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $79,460 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.20
10th percentile $55,500
90th percentile $116,620
Employed locally 2,210
National median $73,340

Compare Computer Network Support Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Minneapolis, MN-WI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Computer Network Support Specialists
in
Minneapolis, MN-WI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,500
    25th
    $64,420
    50th (median)
    $79,460
    75th
    $98,220
    90th
    $116,620

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $70,200
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $69,620
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $68,460
    St. Cloud, MN $68,330
    Duluth, MN-WI $65,950
    Mankato, MN $64,390

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,430
    Computer User Support Specialists $64,890
    Computer Systems Analysts $108,680
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,680
    Data Scientists $119,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $38.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 8.3% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $55,500 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,420.