Computer network technicians
National Occupation Code (NOC): 2281 ยท Browse All Occupations
Computer network technicians establish, operate, maintain and co-ordinate the use of local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), mainframe networks, hardware, software and related computer equipment. They set up and maintain Internet and intranet Web sites and Web-server hardware and software, and monitor and optimize network connectivity and performance. They are employed in information technology units throughout the private and public sectors. Supervisors of computer network technicians are included in this unit group.
Alternate Job Titles
- Computer Master Console Operator
- Computer Network Technician
- Computer Network Technicians' Supervisor
- Computer Operations Supervisor
- Computer Tape Librarian
- Data Centre Operator
- Digital Computer Operator
- Internet Web Site Technician
- LAN (local Area Network) Administrator
- LAN (local Area Network) Manager
- LAN (local Area Network) Operator
- LAN (local Area Network) Technician
- Local Area Network (LAN) Administrator
- Local Area Network (LAN) Manager
- Local Area Network (LAN) Operator
- Local Area Network (LAN) Technician
- Network Administrator
- Network Controller
- Network Operator
- Network Support Analyst
- Network Support Technician
- Server Administrator
- System Administrator
- WAN (wide Area Network) Administrator
- WAN (wide Area Network) Technician
- Web Site Administrator
- Web Technician
- Wide Area Network (WAN) Administrator
- Wide Area Network (WAN) Technician
- Computer Network Technician
- Computer Network Technicians' Supervisor
- Data Centre Operator
- Internet Web Site Technician
- LAN (local Area Network) Administrator
- LAN (local Area Network) Technician
- Network Administrator
- Network Support Technician
- System Administrator
- Web Technician
- Network Administrator
- Network Technician
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for computer network technicians.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $72,301 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $68,132 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | $64,295 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $66,250 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $67,213 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for computer network technicians.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $67,213 |
| Female | $68,386 |
Extracted Salary Information (6 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for computer network technicians.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for computer network technicians
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 60 |
| 25 to 34 years | 290 |
| 35 to 44 years | 345 |
| 45 to 54 years | 390 |
| 55 to 64 years | 215 |
| 65 to 74 years | 15 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 1,320 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for computer network technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 370 |
| Part Time | 940 |
| Total | 1,305 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for computer network technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,005 |
| Female | 300 |
| Total | 1,305 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for computer network technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 1,260 |
| Self Employed | 60 |
| Total | 1,320 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for computer network technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 1,250 |
| Unemployed | 70 |
| Total | 1,320 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for computer network technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 20 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 260 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 15 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 615 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 45 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 340 |
| Total | 1,305 |