Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $74,000 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.58
10th percentile $49,610
90th percentile $121,000
Employed locally 520
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,610
    25th
    $57,890
    50th (median)
    $74,000
    75th
    $97,170
    90th
    $121,000

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,730
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $83,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,250
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $75,810
    Savannah, GA $75,780

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,760
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,020
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,570
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,200
    Information Security Analysts $122,530
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Richmond, VA is $35.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Richmond, VA is 0.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,610 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,890.