Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $81,730 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.29
10th percentile $45,550
90th percentile $105,680
National median $73,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,550
    25th
    $55,770
    50th (median)
    $81,730
    75th
    $95,440
    90th
    $105,680

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Network Support Specialists salary vs area income 111% Median Computer Network Support Specialists salary is 11% above 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $114,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,670
    Anchorage, AK $86,490
    Fayetteville, NC $83,940
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $83,190
    Winston-Salem, NC $79,990

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $120,240
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,850
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,580
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,520
    Computer Occupations, All Other $99,590
    Information Security Analysts $119,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Wilmington, NC is $39.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Wilmington, NC is 11.4% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Computer Network Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,550 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,770.