Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $76,590 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.82
10th percentile $49,460
90th percentile $116,470
Employed locally 90
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,460
    25th
    $52,680
    50th (median)
    $76,590
    75th
    $100,260
    90th
    $116,470

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 19% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $86,290
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $85,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,760
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,490

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $126,280
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,510
    Software Developers $134,300
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,100
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,150
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $63,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Salinas, CA is $36.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Salinas, CA 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,460 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,680.