Also called: Network Technician, Network Support Analyst
Keeps an organization's networks running and fixes connection problems.
You test why one floor's internet keeps dropping, swap a bad switch, and update the network map. You're the first responder for network trouble.
BLS median about $76,220 (May 2025).
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate in networking; CompTIA Network+ or CCNA.
Ways in: 2-year college, Certification, Military. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Network Administration, Information Technology.
Shrinking (about -3% over 10 years). Within BLS computer support specialists projection.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Self-healing networks and AI monitoring fix many connection problems automatically, reducing support staff.
Classes: Computer applications, Physics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1231.
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