Computer Network Support Specialists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,030 or more. The middle half of computer network support specialists in Portland earn between $57,880 and $85,690.
- $46K10th
- $58K25th
- $69KMedian
- $86K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,190 | $6,099 | $35.19 |
| Median | $69,010 | $5,751 | $33.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,880 | $4,823 | $27.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,690 | $7,141 | $41.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Support Specialists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Computer network support specialists in Portland earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($70,330) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($81,870). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $76,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $73,190 | $69,010 | $46,320 | $109,030 | 1,400 |
| Oregon | $70,330 | $68,900 | $46,320 | $99,660 | 2,660 |
| United States | $81,870 | $76,220 | $47,120 | $127,780 | 146,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Network Support Specialists salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $73,190, a single filer in Portland takes home about $55,109 a year, or $4,592 a month and $2,120 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $60,319 | $5,027 |
| Working in OR | $55,109 | $4,592 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for computer network support specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $73,190 buys what about $69,426 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Support Specialists salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 2nd of 5 Oregon metro areas for this job; Salem pays the most ($83,190).
Highest-paying cities for computer network support specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($135,940).
- San Jose, CA$135,940
- Seattle, WA$119,830
- Baltimore, MD$113,410
- Kiryas Joel, NY$112,090
- San Francisco, CA$111,750
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Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Portland: questions
How much do computer network support specialists make an hour in Portland?
$35.19 an hour on average, and $33.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network support specialists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network support specialists take-home pay in Portland?
About $55,109 a year ($4,592 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,190. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do computer network support specialists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($81,870).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1231; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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