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 |
13,082 Large |
& |
3.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
999 High |
| Champaign Area |
459 Large |
& |
2.4% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
197 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Cook County |
6,399 Large |
& |
2.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
482 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
68 Small |
& |
2.9% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
524 Large |
& |
12.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
45 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,774 Large |
& |
1.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
130 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
169 Medium |
& |
10.1% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
61 Small |
& |
-3.3% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
114 Medium |
& |
7.9% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Lake County |
700 Large |
& |
12.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
62 Few |
| McHenry County |
142 Medium |
& |
2.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
194 Medium |
& |
-1.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
148 Medium |
& |
3.4% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
544 Large |
& |
0.4% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
127 Medium |
& |
-3.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
186 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
213 Medium |
& |
-0.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
51 Small |
& |
3.9% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
235 Medium |
& |
2.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
234 Medium |
& |
3.4% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
32 Small |
& |
-6.3% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
411 Large |
& |
13.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| United States |
166,700 Large |
& |
7.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
12,100 Few |