Technology
Computer Network Support Specialists
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.
Median salary
$73,340
Typical range
$46k – $124k
Job outlook
+2% (about average)
AI exposure
Plan a path to Computer Network Support Specialists
Education
Typical entry: Bachelor's degree
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Computer Network Support Specialists Intern
Internship
$36,000
~4 mos to advance
Junior Computer Network Support Specialists
Entry / Junior
$46,010
~2 yrs to advance
Computer Network Support Specialists
Established
$73,340
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Computer Network Support Specialists
Senior
$98,905
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Key skills
A typical day
- •Back up network data.
- •Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
- •Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
- •Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
- •Document network support activities.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Technology
Explore all- Massachusetts Institute of Technology4% admit · $124,000 grad pay
- Stanford University4% admit · $122,000 grad pay
- Carnegie Mellon University11% admit · $109,000 grad pay
- University of California, Berkeley11% admit · $97,000 grad pay
- Georgia Institute of Technology16% admit · $99,000 grad pay
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