SOC 15-1232 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer User Support Specialists — Southwest Colorado
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Southwest Colorado, CO is $71,460 per year, 15.5% 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 Southwest Colorado, CO is $71,460 per year, 15.5% above the national median of $61,860. Half of workers earn between $57,180 and $90,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,560 and the ninetieth at $150,540.
Employment stands at 330, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Denver records the highest median at $75,480. Of the 348 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 105th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,560 | −21.5% |
| 25th | $57,180 | −7.6% |
| Median (50th) | $71,460 | +15.5% |
| 75th | $90,240 | +45.9% |
| 90th | $150,540 | +143.4% |
| Mean | $78,720 | +27.3% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $75,480 | 9,960 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $74,380 | 1,710 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $71,490 | 770 | |
| 4 | Pueblo | $66,430 | 150 | |
| 5 | Greeley | $65,140 | 440 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $63,860 | 220 | |
| 7 | Colorado Springs | $59,930 | 2,350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $71,460 buys what $69,311 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,311US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,460 a year, 15.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,560 to $150,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $75,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Southwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $71,460, or $34.35 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 Southwest Colorado, CO is 15.5% 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 Southwest Colorado, CO earns more than $150,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,560 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 Denver, at $75,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Colorado, CO. 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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