Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $49,660 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $38,990
90th percentile $96,500
Employed locally 30
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,990
    25th
    $38,990
    50th (median)
    $49,660
    75th
    $73,310
    90th
    $96,500

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,130
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,730
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $83,370

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $62,810
    Software Developers $98,790
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,990
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,710
    Information Security Analysts $97,830
    Computer Network Architects $107,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 32.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,990 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,990.