Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $77,250 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.14
10th percentile $49,340
90th percentile $115,000
Employed locally 1,100
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,340
    25th
    $59,180
    50th (median)
    $77,250
    75th
    $89,300
    90th
    $115,000

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,130
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $90,330
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,980
    Anchorage, AK $86,490
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,730
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $85,230

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $149,010
    Computer User Support Specialists $62,330
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,300
    Computer Occupations, All Other $117,020
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,350
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Portland, OR-WA is $37.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 5.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,340 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,180.