SOC 15-1231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Support Specialists — Southwest Iowa
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Southwest Iowa, IA is $55,060 per year, substantially below the national median of $76,220 — a gap of 27.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Southwest Iowa, IA is $55,060 per year, substantially below the national median of $76,220 — a gap of 27.8%. Half of workers earn between $49,450 and $66,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,040 and the ninetieth at $87,580.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Ames records the highest median at $82,360. Of the 276 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 117th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,040 | −40.9% |
| 25th | $49,450 | −35.1% |
| Median (50th) | $55,060 | −27.8% |
| 75th | $66,960 | −12.1% |
| 90th | $87,580 | +14.9% |
| Mean | $60,350 | −20.8% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ames | $82,360 | 200 | |
| 2 | Dubuque | $69,060 | 70 | |
| 3 | Davenport | $68,400 | 190 | |
| 4 | Iowa City | $66,680 | 150 | |
| 5 | Des Moines | $62,050 | 640 | |
| 6 | Cedar Rapids | $60,450 | 290 | |
| 7 | Waterloo | $59,410 | 70 | |
| 8 | Sioux City | $49,570 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $55,060 goes as far as $62,711 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,711US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,060 a year, 27.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,040 to $87,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ames, at $82,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Southwest Iowa, IA?
The median annual wage is $55,060, or $26.47 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 Southwest Iowa, IA is 27.8% 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 Southwest Iowa, IA earns more than $87,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,040 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 Ames, at $82,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Iowa, IA. 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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