Computer Network Support Specialists pay in Minnesota
$79,050avg. a year
$38.01 an hour · 2,930 employed
Computer Network Support Specialists in Minnesota earn an average of $79,050 a year. That is $2,820 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $81,870. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $80,830.
$76,000Median pay
$38.01Average hourly
+11%Avg. pay since 2020
#23Of 47 states + D.C.
Top-paying Minnesota metro areas
Average pay for computer network support specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
12,040 jobs
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
$80,830
$38.86 an hour
2290 jobs
Fargo, ND-MN
$79,300
$38.13 an hour
330 jobs
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
$77,700
$37.36 an hour
440 jobs
Grand Forks, ND-MN
$74,650
$35.89 an hour
550 jobs
Mankato, MN
$74,380
$35.76 an hour
670 jobs
Duluth, MN-WI
$73,320
$35.25 an hour
790 jobs
St. Cloud, MN
$68,430
$32.90 an hour
8260 jobs
Sioux Falls, SD-MN
$55,970
$26.91 an hour
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Computer Network Support Specialists pay in Minnesota, charted
Pay over time
Minnesota, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Minnesota computer network support specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Minnesota vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $81,870 | $39.36 |
| Minnesota | $79,050 | $38.01 |
| Wisconsin | $81,420 | $39.14 |
| North Dakota | $78,200 | $37.60 |
| Iowa | $67,600 | $32.50 |
| South Dakota | $56,390 | $27.11 |
Related jobs in Minnesota
- Software Developers$127,530
- Computer User Support Specialists$68,060
- Computer Systems Analysts$112,330
- Computer Occupations, All Other$105,440
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$106,690
- Information Security Analysts$130,970
Average pay, Minnesota, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer network support specialists make in Minnesota?
The average is $79,050 a year, and the median is $76,000. That is $2,820 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $81,870.
What is the hourly wage in Minnesota?
$38.01 an hour on average; the median is $36.54.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($80,830), followed by Fargo, ND-MN ($79,300). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($55,970).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #23 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 15-1231. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national computer network support specialists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.