SOC 15-1231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Support Specialists — Syracuse
Syracuse, NY · 10 metro areas compared
In Syracuse, NY the median wage is $64,850.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Syracuse, NY the median wage is $64,850. That is 14.9% lower than the national median of $76,220. Pay ranges from under $48,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,800 to $80,130.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.92 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Kiryas Joel records the highest median at $98,210. Of the 518 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 235th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,880 | −35.9% |
| 25th | $59,800 | −21.5% |
| Median (50th) | $64,850 | −14.9% |
| 75th | $80,130 | +5.1% |
| 90th | $93,180 | +22.3% |
| Mean | $71,660 | −6.0% |
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 | Elmira | $59,940 | 40 | |
| 10 | Binghamton | $52,300 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Syracuse run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $64,850 buys what $60,102 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,102US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,850 a year, 14.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,880 to $93,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 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 Syracuse, NY?
The median annual wage is $64,850, or $31.18 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 Syracuse, NY is 14.9% 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 Syracuse, NY earns more than $93,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,880 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 260 jobs in this occupation in Syracuse, 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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