Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $77,400 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.21
10th percentile $50,110
90th percentile $123,100
Employed locally 860
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,110
    25th
    $65,150
    50th (median)
    $77,400
    75th
    $93,810
    90th
    $123,100

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 24% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $159,240
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,560
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,530
    Computer Systems Analysts $113,190
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,990
    Data Scientists $127,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in San Diego, CA is $37.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in San Diego, CA is 5.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,110 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,150.