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Best states for a desktop/network support
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Kathleen Riley
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Desktop/network support opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for desktop/network supports, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for desktop/network supports.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for desktop/network support jobs.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for desktop/network supports.If you are currently seeking employment as a desktop/network support, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for desktop/network supports in 2026
1. Maryland
Total desktop/network support jobs: 1,520 Average annual salary: $57,009 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 1.53
2. Delaware
Total desktop/network support jobs: 173 Average annual salary: $61,318 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
3. Virginia
Total desktop/network support jobs: 2,302 Average annual salary: $52,913 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Location Quotient: 1.56
4. Rhode Island
Total desktop/network support jobs: 197 Average annual salary: $55,285 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
5. Nevada
Total desktop/network support jobs: 484 Average annual salary: $51,473 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
6. New Jersey
Total desktop/network support jobs: 991 Average annual salary: $62,413 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
7. New York
Total desktop/network support jobs: 1,610 Average annual salary: $62,419 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
8. Hawaii
Total desktop/network support jobs: 205 Average annual salary: $57,275 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 1.56
9. District of Columbia
Total desktop/network support jobs: 590 Average annual salary: $54,521 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Location Quotient: 2.25
10. Vermont
Total desktop/network support jobs: 154 Average annual salary: $50,641 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
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Detailed list of the best states for a desktop/network support
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $57,009 | $38,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,520 |
| 2 | Delaware | $61,318 | $41,000 | 961,939 | 173 |
| 3 | Virginia | $52,913 | $36,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,302 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $55,285 | $37,000 | 1,059,639 | 197 |
| 5 | Nevada | $51,473 | $35,000 | 2,998,039 | 484 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $62,413 | $42,000 | 9,005,644 | 991 |
| 7 | New York | $62,419 | $42,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,610 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $57,275 | $45,000 | 1,427,538 | 205 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $54,521 | $36,000 | 693,972 | 590 |
| 10 | Vermont | $50,641 | $34,000 | 623,657 | 154 |
| 11 | Texas | $52,514 | $38,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,737 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $53,494 | $37,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,231 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $52,797 | $35,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,408 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $54,505 | $37,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,126 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $47,759 | $36,000 | 755,393 | 157 |
| 16 | Iowa | $51,569 | $38,000 | 3,145,711 | 409 |
| 17 | Florida | $50,262 | $35,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,050 |
| 18 | Ohio | $50,465 | $35,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,100 |
| 19 | Arizona | $48,390 | $34,000 | 7,016,270 | 967 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $52,369 | $35,000 | 3,588,184 | 400 |
| 21 | Michigan | $44,569 | $31,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,502 |
| 22 | California | $49,109 | $34,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,007 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $44,750 | $33,000 | 3,930,864 | 562 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $42,834 | $31,000 | 2,088,070 | 458 |
| 25 | Maine | $47,698 | $33,000 | 1,335,907 | 166 |
| 26 | Illinois | $48,608 | $35,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,473 |
| 27 | Alabama | $43,504 | $31,000 | 4,874,747 | 746 |
| 28 | Washington | $44,924 | $32,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,497 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $44,810 | $30,000 | 1,342,795 | 278 |
| 30 | Kansas | $41,150 | $30,000 | 2,913,123 | 643 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $39,987 | $30,000 | 869,666 | 247 |
| 32 | Missouri | $41,905 | $30,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,150 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $40,813 | $30,000 | 579,315 | 111 |
| 34 | Oregon | $43,313 | $31,000 | 4,142,776 | 604 |
| 35 | Colorado | $43,353 | $32,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,043 |
| 36 | Alaska | $38,803 | $33,000 | 739,795 | 242 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $40,596 | $29,000 | 5,024,369 | 886 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $43,063 | $30,000 | 5,795,483 | 598 |
| 39 | Utah | $39,536 | $28,000 | 3,101,833 | 635 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $40,911 | $30,000 | 1,920,076 | 286 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $41,822 | $30,000 | 4,454,189 | 370 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $41,280 | $30,000 | 6,715,984 | 592 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $41,281 | $28,000 | 1,815,857 | 166 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $37,976 | $28,000 | 3,004,279 | 486 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $38,157 | $27,000 | 2,984,100 | 467 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $41,241 | $30,000 | 5,576,606 | 798 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $38,504 | $28,000 | 4,684,333 | 542 |
| 48 | Indiana | $39,251 | $28,000 | 6,666,818 | 722 |
| 49 | Idaho | $39,118 | $28,000 | 1,716,943 | 218 |
| 50 | Georgia | $39,158 | $28,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,241 |
| 51 | Montana | $37,265 | $27,000 | 1,050,493 | 163 |
Highest paying states for desktop/network supports
| Rank | State | Avg. Desktop/Network Support Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $57,009 |
| 2 | Delaware | $61,318 |
| 3 | Virginia | $52,913 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $55,285 |
| 5 | Nevada | $51,473 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $62,413 |
| 7 | New York | $62,419 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $57,275 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $54,521 |
| 10 | Vermont | $50,641 |
| 11 | Texas | $52,514 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $53,494 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $52,797 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $54,505 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $47,759 |
| 16 | Iowa | $51,569 |
| 17 | Florida | $50,262 |
| 18 | Ohio | $50,465 |
| 19 | Arizona | $48,390 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $52,369 |
| 21 | Michigan | $44,569 |
| 22 | California | $49,109 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $44,750 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $42,834 |
| 25 | Maine | $47,698 |
| 26 | Illinois | $48,608 |
| 27 | Alabama | $43,504 |
| 28 | Washington | $44,924 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $44,810 |
| 30 | Kansas | $41,150 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $39,987 |
| 32 | Missouri | $41,905 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $40,813 |
| 34 | Oregon | $43,313 |
| 35 | Colorado | $43,353 |
| 36 | Alaska | $38,803 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $40,596 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $43,063 |
| 39 | Utah | $39,536 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $40,911 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $41,822 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $41,280 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $41,281 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $37,976 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $38,157 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $41,241 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $38,504 |
| 48 | Indiana | $39,251 |
| 49 | Idaho | $39,118 |
| 50 | Georgia | $39,158 |
| 51 | Montana | $37,265 |
Expert opinions on the best states for desktop/network supports
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for desktop/network supports to find work opportunities?
Kathleen Riley
Professor, American University
My computer science students from the class of 2020 had a variety of experiences when they entered the job market after graduation. Those who had already signed on at companies like Amazon or Google, whose business stayed strong during the pandemic and whose workplace models adjusted easily to remote work, had a relatively easy time starting their industry jobs. Others, especially those who had planned to work for companies whose business depended on clients or industries which suffered under the pandemic, saw delays, changes in their work plans, and even cancellations of contracts; several found themselves job hunting again over the summer, interviewing remotely and having to assess companies without setting foot outside their own home. Fortunately, there are still a lot of jobs out there for Computer Science graduates, and most of the students I know have found other placements or are well into that process.
We all know about the abundance of computer science opportunities in the Silicon Valley, the Dulles Technology corridor, and other tech hubs, but there is also an abundance of computer science opportunities in large and small cities throughout the country. In addition to businesses whose focus or products are technology-related, many other businesses have significant technology and computer science needs that are provided in-house, and those who thrive and survive will continue to hire.
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Updated January 8, 2025