Computer Network Support Specialists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,210 or more. The middle half of computer network support specialists in Providence earn between $68,760 and $105,870.
- $58K10th
- $69K25th
- $83KMedian
- $106K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,510 | $7,459 | $43.03 |
| Median | $82,560 | $6,880 | $39.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,760 | $5,730 | $33.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,870 | $8,822 | $50.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Computer Network Support Specialists salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $89,510, a single filer in Providence takes home about $69,061 a year, or $5,755 a month and $2,656 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $69,061 | $5,755 |
| Working in MA | $67,645 | $5,637 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for computer network support specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $89,510 buys what about $87,951 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Support Specialists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$91,130
- Worcester, MA$86,980
- Boston, MA$94,260
- Hartford, CT$85,710
- Springfield, MA$87,690
- New Haven, CT$91,560
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 Providence: questions
How much do computer network support specialists make an hour in Providence?
$43.03 an hour on average, and $39.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network support specialists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network support specialists take-home pay in Providence?
About $69,061 a year ($5,755 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,510. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do computer network support specialists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($83,609).
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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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