Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $76,590 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.82
10th percentile $50,040
90th percentile $110,690
Employed locally 650
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,040
    25th
    $60,480
    50th (median)
    $76,590
    75th
    $90,940
    90th
    $110,690

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $114,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    Anchorage, AK $86,490
    Fayetteville, NC $83,940
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $83,190
    Wilmington, NC $81,730

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,390
    Computer User Support Specialists $60,010
    Computer Systems Analysts $105,610
    Computer Occupations, All Other $114,300
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,470
    Data Scientists $102,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Raleigh, NC is $36.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Raleigh, NC is 4.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,040 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,480.