SOC 15-1231 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Network Support Specialists — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Wisconsin is $81,010 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 Wisconsin is $81,010 per year, close to the national median of $76,220 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $57,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $107,840 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $67,350 to $93,120.
Employment stands at 1,140, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 12th by median wage. Madison leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $90,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 175th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,840 | −24.1% |
| 25th | $67,350 | −11.6% |
| Median (50th) | $81,010 | +6.3% |
| 75th | $93,120 | +22.2% |
| 90th | $107,840 | +41.5% |
| Mean | $81,420 | +6.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $90,400 | 460 | |
| 2 | La Crosse | $75,740 | 30 | |
| 3 | Milwaukee | $74,960 | 240 | |
| 4 | Green Bay | $72,440 | 60 | |
| 5 | Eau Claire | $67,870 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $81,010 goes as far as $86,089 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,089US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,010 a year, 6.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,840 to $107,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $90,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $81,010, or $38.95 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 Wisconsin is 6.3% higher. 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 Wisconsin earns more than $107,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,840 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 Madison, at $90,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,140 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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