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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

15-1231 Computer Network Support Specialists



Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Excludes “Computer Network Architects” (15-1241) and “Network and Computer Systems Administrators” (15-1244).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 4,62098$39.15/hr$25.04/hr$30.22/hr$36.64/hr$43.27/hr$55.73/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction60$37.18/hr
Manufacturing550$37.31/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,050$32.63/hr
Information750$34.17/hr
Financial Activities390$42.13/hr
Professional and Business Services1,990$36.57/hr
Education and Health Services1,430$34.94/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services30$35.35/hr
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 60$31.42/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 60$34.12/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 70$29.73/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 100$37.05/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 150$34.53/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 160$34.46/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 200$33.99/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 220$34.11/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 240$33.98/hr9.6%
Rochester MN MSA 250$36.75/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 260$34.94/hr-2.3%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 320$31.52/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 360$34.11/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 370$34.90/hr1.3%
Northwest Minnesota 400$34.17/hr1.7%
Southeast Minnesota 430$35.25/hr6.4%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 4,620$36.64/hr5.0%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 4,780$36.59/hrN/A
Minnesota 6,820$35.18/hr5.0%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4,610$44.97/hr3.1%
Computer Network Architects 2,590$64.80/hr2.8%
Computer User Support Specialists 12,980$30.43/hr5.3%


  • Back up network data.
  • Document help desk requests and resolutions.
  • Maintain logs of network activity.
  • Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
  • Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
  • Research hardware or software products to meet technical networking or security needs.
  • Document network support activities.
  • Create or update technical documentation for network installations or changes to existing installations.
  • Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
  • Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.