Computer Network Support Specialists Salary
Computer Network Support Specialists in Salem, OR make a median of $82,440 a year, or about $39.63 an hour. The range runs from $59K at the entry level to $110K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.65), that's roughly $79,537 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,560/month, about 30.1% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $82K get you in Salem?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Salem’s Regional Price Parity (103.65). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Salem
Computer network support specialists pay in Salem tracks closely to the national median, $82K locally vs. $76K nationwide, a 8% difference. Rent runs $1,560/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 31.4% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 103.65) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for computer network support specialists in metros near Salem, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $69K | $65K |
| Eugene-Springfield | $72K | $71K |
| Bend | $62K | $60K |
| Medford | $74K | $73K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Salem, OR
Entry-level computer network support specialists (10th percentile) start around $59K. Mid-career wages sit at $82K. Top earners bring in $110K or more, a $51K spread from bottom to top.
Computer Network Support Specialists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Computer Network Support Specialists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $102K | +33% | 3,300 |
| Maryland | $97K | +27% | 8,200 |
| District of Columbia | $91K | +20% | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $89K | +16% | 1,980 |
| New Jersey | $87K | +15% | 3,370 |
| Alaska | $86K | +13% | 300 |
| Nevada | $86K | +13% | 2,460 |
| Hawaii | $84K | +10% | 350 |
| Rhode Island | $83K | +9% | 620 |
| Colorado | $83K | +9% | 4,530 |
| Connecticut | $82K | +7% | 850 |
| Wisconsin | $81K | +6% | 1,140 |
| California | $79K | +4% | 13,620 |
| Georgia | $79K | +4% | 4,440 |
| Oklahoma | $79K | +3% | 1,940 |
| Pennsylvania | $78K | +3% | 4,170 |
| Tennessee | $78K | +2% | 2,660 |
| New York | $78K | +2% | 7,170 |
| South Carolina | $77K | +1% | 2,660 |
| Virginia | $77K | +1% | 5,650 |
| Minnesota | $76K | -0% | 2,930 |
| Florida | $76K | -1% | 9,450 |
| North Dakota | $74K | -4% | 500 |
| Indiana | $73K | -4% | 5,030 |
| Maine | $73K | -4% | 680 |
| Missouri | $73K | -5% | 3,910 |
| Vermont | $72K | -5% | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $72K | -5% | 680 |
| Ohio | $70K | -8% | 7,480 |
| Oregon | $69K | -10% | 2,660 |
| Arizona | $69K | -10% | 1,460 |
| Illinois | $69K | -10% | 6,960 |
| Texas | $67K | -12% | 9,930 |
| Michigan | $66K | -14% | 2,470 |
| Nebraska | $65K | -14% | 1,490 |
| Iowa | $65K | -15% | 1,920 |
| New Mexico | $65K | -15% | 1,300 |
| Mississippi | $63K | -17% | 1,240 |
| Idaho | $63K | -17% | 780 |
| Alabama | $62K | -19% | 940 |
| Wyoming | $62K | -19% | 270 |
| Montana | $61K | -20% | 890 |
| Delaware | $61K | -21% | 330 |
| Kansas | $60K | -21% | 310 |
| Arkansas | $59K | -22% | 1,470 |
| Louisiana | $59K | -23% | 1,290 |
| South Dakota | $54K | -30% | 480 |
| West Virginia | $47K | -39% | 600 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a computer network support specialist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Salem?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $82K, rent takes 31.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,560/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,500/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer network support specialists in Salem?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer network support specialists typically earn — is $59K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,536/month. At HUD’s $1,560/month FMR, rent would take 44% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is computer network support specialist a high-paying job in Salem?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $82K locally vs. $76K nationally, a 8% difference.
How does Salem compare to the national average for computer network support specialists?
Salem pays $82K median vs. the U.S. average of $76K — that’s +8%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.65), the purchasing-power equivalent is $80K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do computer network support specialists make in Salem, OR?
The median is $82,440 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,930, and experienced computer network support specialists can clear $109,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $82K enough to live in Salem?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,975/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,560/month, which eats 31.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a computer network support specialists salary go in Salem?
Salem has a Regional Price Parity of 103.65 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer network support specialists salary is worth about $79,537 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do computer network support specialists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.