Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $69,050 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.20
10th percentile $47,030
90th percentile $100,140
Employed locally 510
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,030
    25th
    $58,260
    50th (median)
    $69,050
    75th
    $86,090
    90th
    $100,140

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $95,710
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,980
    Albany, GA $74,650
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,200
    Ithaca, NY $73,100

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$108,770
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90,680
    Data Scientists$82,350
    Computer Systems Analysts$91,960
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$95,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Rochester, NY is $33.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Rochester, NY is 5.8% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,030 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,260.