SOC 15-1232 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer User Support Specialists — Napa
Napa, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Napa, CA is $79,050 per year, well 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 Napa, CA is $79,050 per year, well above the national median of $61,860. The gap of 27.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $65,110 and $103,650. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $54,540 and the ninetieth at $126,710.
Employment stands at 160, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Sacramento records the highest median at $106,040. Of the 267 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 99th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,540 | −11.8% |
| 25th | $65,110 | +5.3% |
| Median (50th) | $79,050 | +27.8% |
| 75th | $103,650 | +67.6% |
| 90th | $126,710 | +104.8% |
| Mean | $86,790 | +40.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $106,040 | 13,820 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $93,590 | 5,790 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $89,440 | 10,770 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $81,280 | 330 | |
| 5 | Santa Maria | $80,520 | 960 | |
| 6 | Yuba City | $78,420 | 160 | |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $76,900 | 520 | |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | $75,720 | 210 | |
| 9 | El Centro | $75,460 | 130 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $75,070 | 20,660 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Napa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $79,050 buys what $71,409 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,409US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,050 a year, 27.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,540 to $126,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sacramento, at $106,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Napa, CA?
The median annual wage is $79,050, or $38.01 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 Napa, CA is 27.8% 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 Napa, CA earns more than $126,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,540 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 Sacramento, at $106,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Napa, CA. 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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