SOC 15-1231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Support Specialists — Binghamton
Binghamton, NY · 10 metro areas compared
At $52,300, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Computer Network Support Specialists, 31.4% beneath the national figure of $76,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,300, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Computer Network Support Specialists, 31.4% beneath the national figure of $76,220. Pay ranges from under $44,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,980 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,120 to $65,590.
Employment stands at 140, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kiryas Joel records the highest median at $98,210. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 179th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,120 | −42.1% |
| 25th | $44,120 | −42.1% |
| Median (50th) | $52,300 | −31.4% |
| 75th | $65,590 | −13.9% |
| 90th | $80,980 | +6.2% |
| Mean | $58,880 | −22.7% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiryas Joel | $98,210 | 240 | |
| 2 | New York | $86,930 | 6,330 | |
| 3 | Buffalo | $79,020 | 530 | |
| 4 | Ithaca | $74,420 | 40 | |
| 5 | Albany | $73,160 | 430 | |
| 6 | Glens Falls | $65,570 | 30 | |
| 7 | Rochester | $65,180 | 650 | |
| 8 | Utica | $64,960 | 100 | |
| 9 | Syracuse | $64,850 | 260 | |
| 10 | Elmira | $59,940 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Binghamton run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $52,300 buys what $48,471 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 36.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,471US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,300 a year, 31.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,120 to $80,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kiryas Joel, at $98,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Binghamton, NY?
The median annual wage is $52,300, or $25.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,220, so pay in Binghamton, NY is 31.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Binghamton, NY earns more than $80,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,120 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kiryas Joel, at $98,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Binghamton, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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