Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,710 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $41,590
90th percentile $95,380
Employed locally 150
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,590
    25th
    $47,230
    50th (median)
    $61,710
    75th
    $78,020
    90th
    $95,380

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,220
    Software Developers $102,590
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,400
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,170
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,800
    Computer Network Architects $119,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Northwest Illinois is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Northwest Illinois is 15.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,590 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,230.