SOC 15-1232 · May 2025 · United States
Computer User Support Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Computer User Support Specialists across the United States is $61,860 per year, measured over 717,190 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $80,950.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Computer User Support Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 74.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $80,950 and Arkansas pays $46,360.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $80,950 | 3,140 | |
| 2 | California | $79,570 | 74,490 | |
| 3 | Washington | $75,220 | 21,860 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $75,070 | 17,570 | |
| 5 | New York | $72,560 | 39,100 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $71,900 | 16,740 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $70,210 | 9,300 | |
| 8 | Wyoming | $65,100 | 790 | |
| 9 | Virginia | $65,040 | 20,910 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $64,750 | 12,200 |
States with the most Computer User Support Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 74,490 | $79,570 | |
| 2 | Texas | 72,030 | $59,490 | |
| 3 | Florida | 51,220 | $58,740 | |
| 4 | New York | 39,100 | $72,560 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 30,560 | $58,670 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 26,060 | $59,860 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 25,980 | $60,440 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 23,100 | $60,120 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 22,370 | $59,720 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 22,090 | $56,240 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $106,040 | 13,820 |
| 2 | San Jose | $93,590 | 5,790 |
| 3 | Carson City | $93,560 | 560 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $89,440 | 10,770 |
| 5 | Vallejo | $81,280 | 330 |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $80,520 | 960 |
| 7 | Napa | $79,050 | 160 |
| 8 | Yuba City | $78,420 | 160 |
| 9 | Seattle | $78,330 | 15,030 |
| 10 | Bridgeport | $78,070 | 2,460 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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