SOC 15-1232 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer User Support Specialists — Kiryas Joel
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Kiryas Joel, NY is $70,110 per year, 13.3% above the national median of $61,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Kiryas Joel, NY is $70,110 per year, 13.3% above the national median of $61,860. Half of workers earn between $53,780 and $85,760. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,630 and the ninetieth at $104,120.
Employment stands at 870, or 3.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $75,690. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 201st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,630 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $53,780 | −13.1% |
| Median (50th) | $70,110 | +13.3% |
| 75th | $85,760 | +38.6% |
| 90th | $104,120 | +68.3% |
| Mean | $72,620 | +17.4% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $75,690 | 36,580 | |
| 2 | Kingston | $64,950 | 150 | |
| 3 | Syracuse | $62,810 | 1,060 | |
| 4 | Ithaca | $62,160 | 230 | |
| 5 | Albany | $61,190 | 1,690 | |
| 6 | Watertown | $60,990 | 130 | |
| 7 | Buffalo | $60,660 | 2,430 | |
| 8 | Rochester | $60,620 | 2,520 | |
| 9 | Glens Falls | $58,550 | 120 | |
| 10 | Elmira | $55,060 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kiryas Joel run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $70,110 buys what $64,977 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,977US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,110 a year, 13.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,630 to $104,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 870 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $75,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Kiryas Joel, NY?
The median annual wage is $70,110, or $33.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,860, so pay in Kiryas Joel, NY is 13.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY earns more than $104,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,630 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $75,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 870 jobs in this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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