Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $60,720 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $44,620
90th percentile $90,100
Employed locally 70
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,620
    25th
    $48,770
    50th (median)
    $60,720
    75th
    $74,290
    90th
    $90,100

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,070
    District of Columbia $86,730
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,730
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,840
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $80,430

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,320
    Software Developers $102,510
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,890
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $97,150
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Waterloo, IA is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Waterloo, IA is 17.2% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,620 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,770.