The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Computer system designers
- Telecommunicators
- Educational service providers; state, local, and private
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow faster than average. As more organizations upgrade their computer equipment and software, more support services will be needed. The increased use of cloud computing, however, may limit the demand for network support specialists at many firms.
Job prospects are favorable with many career advancement possibilities. Those with bachelor’s degrees and strong technical backgrounds will have the best opportunities.
Computer Network Support Specialists (CIS 100584)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
10,955 Large |
& |
2.5% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
754 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
390 Large |
& |
-0.8% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
156 Medium |
& |
-4.5% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Cook County |
5,226 Large |
& |
3.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
366 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
52 Small |
& |
-1.9% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
448 Medium |
& |
4.0% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,550 Large |
& |
4.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
111 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
152 Medium |
& |
2.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
57 Small |
& |
-7.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
84 Small |
& |
1.2% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
553 Large |
& |
2.0% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
38 Few |
| McHenry County |
124 Small |
& |
12.1% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
174 Medium |
& |
-1.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
126 Small |
& |
2.4% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
475 Large |
& |
-2.1% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
30 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
106 Small |
& |
-3.8% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
142 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
177 Medium |
& |
1.7% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
62 Small |
& |
-9.7% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
217 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
213 Medium |
& |
-1.4% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
28 Very small |
& |
-14.3% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
353 Medium |
& |
7.1% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
26 Very few |
| United States |
152,700 Medium |
& |
1.8% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
9,600 Few |