Computer Network Support Specialists

Pay in California

Median: $81,407 a year, $39.14 an hour.

About 13,620 people work in this job in California.

Source: EDD LMID OEWS, 2026 1st quarter, California statewide (data.ca.gov resource modified 2026-10-01)

Outlook

Projected change from 2024 to 2034: +5.8%, with about 9,510 total openings expected.

Source: EDD LMID long-term projections 2024 to 2034, California

Typical credential

Typical education to start: Associate's degree. On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training. Work experience: None.

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Schools with a matching program

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• Mountain View-Los Altos Union High Adult Education (Bay Area): Network Specialist - CompTIA Network+
• Bakersfield Adult (Central Valley): Information Technology Specialist / Network+
• Porterville Adult (Central Valley): Online CompTIA Network+ / Security+ Certification Training
• ABC Adult (Los Angeles): Network+ Cisco Networking
• Burbank Adult (Los Angeles): Fundamentals of Computer Networking
• Los Angeles Valley College (Los Angeles): Network Support and Security Net V (VOC ED 923CE)
• Mt. San Antonio College (Los Angeles): Computer Networking Technology Fundamentals; Computer Networking Technology Industry Certifications
• North Orange Continuing Education (Orange County): CIST 105 The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking