Computer User Support Specialists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for computer user support specialistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$85,690
- California$85,030
- Washington$80,340
- Colorado$77,230
- Massachusetts$76,460
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Dakota$50,470
- Arkansas$51,130
- Alabama$53,100
- New Mexico$55,660
- Oklahoma$56,850
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $85,690 | $80,950 | $41 | +27.3% | 3,140 |
| 2 | California | $85,030 | $79,570 | $41 | +26.3% | 74,490 |
| 3 | Washington | $80,340 | $75,220 | $39 | +19.3% | 21,860 |
| 4 | Colorado | $77,230 | $71,900 | $37 | +14.7% | 16,740 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $76,460 | $75,070 | $37 | +13.6% | 17,570 |
| 6 | New York | $75,290 | $72,560 | $36 | +11.8% | 39,100 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $72,960 | $70,210 | $35 | +8.4% | 9,300 |
| 8 | Maryland | $71,450 | $64,750 | $34 | +6.1% | 12,200 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $70,970 | $64,470 | $34 | +5.4% | 18,200 |
| 10 | Virginia | $70,650 | $65,040 | $34 | +4.9% | 20,910 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $68,060 | $63,630 | $33 | +1.1% | 15,320 |
| 12 | Vermont | $68,010 | $63,030 | $33 | +1% | 1,630 |
| 13 | Oregon | $67,800 | $62,840 | $33 | +0.7% | 8,850 |
| 14 | Delaware | $66,040 | $62,160 | $32 | -1.9% | 1,890 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $66,010 | $62,510 | $32 | -2% | 1,780 |
| 16 | Georgia | $65,950 | $60,440 | $32 | -2% | 25,980 |
| 17 | Arizona | $65,590 | $61,410 | $32 | -2.6% | 18,780 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $65,490 | $60,660 | $31 | -2.7% | 3,910 |
| 19 | Utah | $65,410 | $61,110 | $31 | -2.9% | 11,120 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $65,220 | $61,310 | $31 | -3.1% | 1,400 |
| 21 | Alaska | $65,000 | $63,110 | $31 | -3.5% | 950 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $64,720 | $60,120 | $31 | -3.9% | 23,100 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $64,450 | $65,100 | $31 | -4.3% | 790 |
| 24 | Maine | $63,910 | $60,890 | $31 | -5.1% | 2,810 |
| 25 | Illinois | $63,630 | $59,860 | $31 | -5.5% | 26,060 |
| 26 | Florida | $62,940 | $58,740 | $30 | -6.5% | 51,220 |
| 27 | Missouri | $62,780 | $59,770 | $30 | -6.8% | 13,510 |
| 28 | Idaho | $62,670 | $59,170 | $30 | -6.9% | 3,650 |
| 29 | Ohio | $61,830 | $59,720 | $30 | -8.2% | 22,370 |
| 30 | Nevada | $61,790 | $57,870 | $30 | -8.2% | 6,560 |
| 31 | Texas | $61,690 | $59,490 | $30 | -8.4% | 72,030 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $61,160 | $56,760 | $29 | -9.2% | 2,440 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $61,040 | $58,670 | $29 | -9.3% | 30,560 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $60,840 | $58,810 | $29 | -9.6% | 12,400 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $60,650 | $57,850 | $29 | -9.9% | 9,460 |
| 36 | Iowa | $60,620 | $58,810 | $29 | -10% | 6,140 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $60,140 | $60,830 | $29 | -10.7% | 6,380 |
| 38 | Michigan | $59,740 | $56,240 | $29 | -11.3% | 22,090 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $59,700 | $52,440 | $29 | -11.3% | 4,780 |
| 40 | Indiana | $59,550 | $56,510 | $29 | -11.6% | 13,540 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $59,280 | $55,350 | $29 | -12% | 2,250 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $59,100 | $55,990 | $28 | -12.2% | 11,920 |
| 43 | Montana | $58,900 | $58,460 | $28 | -12.5% | 1,640 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $58,580 | $52,080 | $28 | -13% | 9,880 |
| 45 | Kansas | $57,250 | $56,150 | $28 | -15% | 6,780 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $56,870 | $52,230 | $27 | -15.5% | 3,830 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $56,850 | $52,040 | $27 | -15.6% | 9,600 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $55,660 | $53,280 | $27 | -17.3% | 3,290 |
| 49 | Alabama | $53,100 | $49,630 | $26 | -21.1% | 7,360 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $51,130 | $46,360 | $25 | -24.1% | 4,390 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $50,470 | $48,260 | $24 | -25% | 1,240 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $106,040 | $103,110 | 13,820 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $93,590 | $95,730 | 5,790 |
| 3 | Carson City, NV | $93,560 | $92,430 | 560 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $89,440 | $91,780 | 10,770 |
| 5 | Vallejo, CA | $81,280 | $86,390 | 330 |
| 6 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $80,520 | $80,720 | 960 |
| 7 | Napa, CA | $79,050 | $86,790 | 160 |
| 8 | Yuba City, CA | $78,420 | $79,530 | 160 |
| 9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78,330 | $84,850 | 15,030 |
| 10 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $78,070 | $80,030 | 2,460 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing computer user support specialistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $98,080 | $99,610 | 360 |
| 2 | Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | $97,620 | $91,400 | 220 |
| 3 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $96,200 | $94,650 | 21,020 |
| 4 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $95,770 | $96,220 | 370 |
| 5 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $95,770 | $96,220 | 370 |
| 6 | Natural Gas Distribution | $94,900 | $91,290 | 810 |
| 7 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $94,890 | $95,190 | 270 |
| 8 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $94,890 | $95,190 | 270 |
| 9 | Metal Ore Mining | $88,390 | $87,050 | 60 |
| 10 | Pipeline Transportation | $87,120 | $100,400 | 110 |
| 11 | Utilities | $85,070 | $86,920 | 2,690 |
| 12 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $85,070 | $86,920 | 2,690 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do computer user support specialists make in the U.S.?
The median computer user support specialists salary in the United States is $61,860 per year (mean $67,330), and about 80% earn between $40,980 and $100,540.
How much do computer user support specialists make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,330 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays computer user support specialists the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for computer user support specialists at $85,690 per year (median $80,950).
What is the job outlook for computer user support specialists?
Employment is projected to change -3.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 40,800 openings per year.
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