SOC 15-1231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Support Specialists — Michigan
Michigan · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $65,900 a year, trailing the national median of $76,220 by 13.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $65,900 a year, trailing the national median of $76,220 by 13.5%. Half of workers earn between $51,360 and $83,700. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,250 and the ninetieth at $108,250.
The area has 2,470 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.60 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 34th by median wage. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $72,600. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 288th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,250 | −47.2% |
| 25th | $51,360 | −32.6% |
| Median (50th) | $65,900 | −13.5% |
| 75th | $83,700 | +9.8% |
| 90th | $108,250 | +42.0% |
| Mean | $72,240 | −5.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $72,600 | 1,000 | |
| 2 | Kalamazoo | $69,560 | 40 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $65,120 | 240 | |
| 4 | Traverse City | $63,720 | 40 | |
| 5 | Saginaw | $62,860 | 40 | |
| 6 | Lansing | $61,140 | 120 | |
| 7 | Niles | $59,970 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $65,900 goes as far as $68,503 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,503US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,900 a year, 13.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,250 to $108,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,470 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $72,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $65,900, or $31.68 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 Michigan is 13.5% 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 Michigan earns more than $108,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,250 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 Detroit, at $72,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,470 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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