Computer Networking Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Computer Networking Technician make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Networking Technician in the United States is $45,794 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Computer Networking Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,868
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,407 to $49,497
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,323
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Computer Networking Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $49,497 $4,125 $952 $24
Average $45,794 $3,816 $881 $22
25th Percentile $42,407 $3,534 $816 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Computer Networking Technician Salaries

A Computer Networking Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Computer Networking Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Networking Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,732
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,022
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,035
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,325
  • Expert (over 8 years): $177,816
Levels Salary
Network S... Level Computer Networking Technician$37,732
Computer ... Level Computer Networking Technician$45,022
Network S... Level Computer Networking Technician$52,035
Network S... Level Computer Networking Technician$146,325
Network S... Level Computer Networking Technician$177,816
$37,732 0 yr
$45,022 < 2 yrs
$52,035 2-4 yrs
$146,325 5-8 yrs
$177,816 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Computer Networking Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $57,759
  • San Francisco: $57,192
  • Oakland: $55,923

What Skills Can Increase a Computer Networking Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 9.04% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Telecommunications (Mentioned in 3.16% Job Postings): Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio or optical. It has its origin in the desire of humans for communication over a distance greater than that feasible with the human voice.
  • Operating System (Mentioned in 2.36% Job Postings): Maintaining software that runs on a computer that serves as an interface between computer hardware components and the user.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 9.04%
Telecommunications 3.16%
Operating System 2.36%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Computer Networking Technician's salary.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • IT Support: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Dedication
$55,410
21%
Commitment
$54,952
20%
IT Support
$52,205
14%
Microsoft Windows
$51,747
13%
Ethernet
$50,831
11%
Cisco
$50,831
11%
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How Education impacts a Computer Networking Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Computer Networking Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Computer Networking Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $45,117 and $47,470).

Computer Networking Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Computer Networking Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.0%
High School 25.0%
Associates 37.5%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 12.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Computer Networking Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Networking Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Computer Networking Technician

Salaries for a Computer Networking Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,948 in 2023 to around $70,532 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Computer Networking Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Computer Networking Technician Over Time

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