Computer Network Support Specialists pay in California
In California, the median pay for computer network support specialists is $38.07 an hour ($79,190 a year). About 13,620 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($76,220). California ranks 13th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer network support specialists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.08 | $50,090 |
| 25% of workers | $27.31 | $56,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.07 | $79,190 |
| 75% of workers | $50.44 | $104,920 |
| 90% of workers | $71.61 | $148,940 |
Computer Network Support Specialists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $124,130 | 1,080 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $102,980 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $101,600 | 2,370 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $88,670 | 100 |
| Merced | $84,870 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $83,420 | 590 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $82,540 | 210 |
| Vallejo | $81,190 | 50 |
| Napa | $80,180 | 30 |
| Fresno | $79,280 | 130 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $79,270 | 990 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $79,030 | 70 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $78,450 | 190 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $77,780 | 610 |
| Salinas | $76,230 | 60 |
| Modesto | $75,970 | 40 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $75,970 | 110 |
| Visalia | $74,220 | 70 |
| El Centro | $71,390 | 30 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $69,230 | 200 |
| Chico | $63,860 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $57,220 | 5,390 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer network support specialists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 9,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $174,410 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $134,440 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $79,570 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $127,720 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $128,740 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $136,110 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $106,440 |
| Information Security Analysts | $138,570 |
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