Salary Breakdown
Computer Network Support Specialists
Average
$64,890
ANNUAL
$31.20
HOURLY
Entry Level
$38,520
ANNUAL
$18.52
HOURLY
Mid Level
$61,110
ANNUAL
$29.38
HOURLY
Expert Level
$98,190
ANNUAL
$47.21
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Computer Network Support Specialists
2,450
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Computer Network Support Specialists
Supporting Programs
Computer Network Support Specialists
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
Associate's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Associate's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lake County
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrenceburg
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Sellersburg
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
Associate's Degree
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Terre Haute
Associate's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
Associate's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Associate's Degree
In Person
Vincennes University
Associate's Degree
In Person
Purdue University Global
Associate's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis/Columbus
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Purdue University-Polytechnic Statewide/Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Purdue University-Polytechnic Statewide/New Albany
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Purdue University-Polytechnic Statewide/South Bend
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana University Southeast
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana University Southeast
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Western Governors University-Indiana
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Western Governors University-Indiana
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Western Governors University-Indiana
Bachelor's Degree
In Person
Vincennes University
Certificate
In Person
Purdue University Global
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Hamilton County
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lake County
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrenceburg
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Madison
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Marion
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Muncie
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Sellersburg
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Terre Haute
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso
Certificate
In Person
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Hamilton County
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lake County
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrenceburg
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Madison
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Marion
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Muncie
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Sellersburg
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Terre Haute
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso
Certificate
In Person
MyComputerCareer
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College
Non-Credit
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College
Non-Credit
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College
Non-Credit
In Person
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
Certificate
In Person
Purdue University-West Lafayette
Certificate
In Person
Purdue University Global
Certificate
In Person
Purdue University-West Lafayette
Certificate
In Person
MyComputerCareer.Com/Techskills
Non-Credit
In Person
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
In Person
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Certificate
In Person
Western Governors University-Indiana
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Anderson
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Fort Wayne
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lake County
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Lawrenceburg
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Madison
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Marion
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Muncie
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Sellersburg
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Terre Haute
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso
Certificate
In Person
Ivy Tech Community College
Certificate
In Person
Purdue University Global
Non-Credit
In Person
Indiana University Northwest
Non-Credit
In Person
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
In Person
Indiana University Kokomo
Non-Credit
In Person
Smarter Skills Career Academy
Non-Credit
In Person
Purdue University Global
Non-Credit
In Person
Kenzie Academy by Southern New Hampshire University
Certificate
In Person
IT Expert System Inc
Non-Credit
In Person
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Certificate
In Person
Top Expected Tasks
Computer Network Support Specialists
01
Back up network data.
02
Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
03
Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
04
Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
05
Document network support activities.
06
Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
07
Install network software, including security or firewall software.
08
Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.
09
Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
10
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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Computer Network Support Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Learning
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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