SOC 15-1231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Support Specialists — Pensacola
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Pensacola, FL is $71,980 per year, close to the national median of $76,220 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Pensacola, FL is $71,980 per year, close to the national median of $76,220 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $45,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $122,680 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,480 to $94,310.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Crestview leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $81,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 95th of 386 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,530 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $58,480 | −23.3% |
| Median (50th) | $71,980 | −5.6% |
| 75th | $94,310 | +23.7% |
| 90th | $122,680 | +61.0% |
| Mean | $80,400 | +5.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestview | $81,780 | 250 | |
| 2 | Miami | $78,910 | 1,780 | |
| 3 | Panama City | $78,300 | 80 | |
| 4 | Palm Bay | $76,630 | 660 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $76,160 | 1,850 | |
| 6 | Cape Coral | $75,680 | 140 | |
| 7 | Gainesville | $75,470 | 120 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $74,970 | 710 | |
| 9 | Port St. Lucie | $74,060 | 100 | |
| 10 | Naples | $66,310 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pensacola run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $71,980 buys what $69,613 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,613US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,980 a year, 5.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,530 to $122,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Crestview, at $81,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Pensacola, FL?
The median annual wage is $71,980, or $34.61 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 Pensacola, FL is 5.6% 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 Pensacola, FL earns more than $122,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,530 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 Crestview, at $81,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Pensacola, FL. 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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