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Computer Network Support Specialists

Role Overview

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Excludes “Computer Network Architects” (15-1241) and “Network and Computer Systems Administrators” (15-1244).

Recommended Majors

Computer Programming/Programmer, General. Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. Computer Science. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Cloud Computing. Network and System Administration/Administrator. System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Computer Support Specialist.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Maryland	$99,780
Washington	$94,250
New Jersey	$88,440
District of Columbia	$86,730
Massachusetts	$86,290
Hawaii	$86,060
Colorado	$83,350
Rhode Island	$80,220
North Carolina	$79,680
California	$79,520
Virginia	$79,370
Connecticut	$78,820
New York	$78,410
Georgia	$77,940
Alaska	$77,760

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Median Annual Salary

$73,340

Projected Growth (10yr)

+1.8%

Avg. annual openings

9.6k

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