What is the average salary for an entry level computer networking professional position in the US?
An entry level position should start in the $28,000-$35,000 range. Some experience and certifications should earn $50,000. Much experience, certifications, and management skills should earn $65,000-$75,000. What are the best ways to find a job in computer networking? Get some technical skills. Become a member in some technical organizations. Let the members know what you are interested in. Also, you could get a foot-in-the-door position in a help desk or desktop support position at a company you like. Once you establish yourself as a competent and skilled professional, advancement should be nearly automatic. How are the advancement opportunities? Fantastic. Any competent person that pays attention to detail should have no problems progressing in their field. Most important is goal setting. Consider what position you want to have in 5 or 10 years (for instance: help desk, then network administrator, then project manager, then department manager, then CIO/CTO). After you know what you wa