SOC 15-1231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Support Specialists — Coast Oregon
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
In Coast Oregon, OR the median wage is $68,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Coast Oregon, OR the median wage is $68,490. That is 10.1% lower than the national median of $76,220. Pay ranges from under $49,410 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,590 to $73,060.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.65 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Salem records the highest median at $82,440. Of the 360 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 115th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,410 | −35.2% |
| 25th | $64,590 | −15.3% |
| Median (50th) | $68,490 | −10.1% |
| 75th | $73,060 | −4.1% |
| 90th | $102,650 | +34.7% |
| Mean | $72,220 | −5.2% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coast Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $68,490 buys what $66,238 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,238US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,490 a year, 10.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,410 to $102,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salem, at $82,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Coast Oregon, OR?
The median annual wage is $68,490, or $32.93 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 Coast Oregon, OR is 10.1% 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 Coast Oregon, OR earns more than $102,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,410 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 Salem, at $82,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Coast Oregon, OR. 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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