As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Network Technician in Columbus, OH is $76,442, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,470 weekly, or $6,370 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Network Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Network Technician in Columbus, OH vary widely, spanning from $59,320 to $83,563. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,479) and 75th percentile ($80,169), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,563 per year. This $12,690 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or TCP/IP, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbus Network Technician often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 445 statewide for Network Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Network Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Network Technician Salary $59,320 Columbus, OH October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Network Technician Salary $67,479 Columbus, OH October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Network Technician Salary $76,442 Columbus, OH October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Network Technician Salary $80,169 Columbus, OH October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Network Technician Salary $83,563 Columbus, OH October 01, 2026
25% $67,479 10% $59,320 90% $83,563 75% $80,169 $76,442 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Network Technician ?

The Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification is the first stage of Cisco's certification system. The CCENT certification is an interim step to Associate level or directly with CCNA and CCDA certifications. While the CCENT covers basic networking knowledge; it does not get involved with the more intricate technical aspects of the Cisco routing and switching and network design. The certification does validate the skills essential for entry-level network support positions. CCENT qualified individuals have the knowledge and skill to install, manage, maintain and troublesh...

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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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