Computer User Support Specialist Salary in 2026

    SOC: 15-1232.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $60,340
    per year
    Salary Range
    $39K – $98K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    697,210
    employed
    Job Growth
    -3.7%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Computer User Support Specialists Make?

    Computer User Support Specialists earn a median annual salary of $60,340 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $38,780 at the 10th percentile to $98,010 at the 90th percentile — a range of $59,230. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $76,880.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$38,780
    25th percentile$47,580
    Median (50th)$60,340
    75th percentile$77,010
    90th percentile$98,010
    10th: $38,780Median: $60,34090th: $98,010
    Section 02

    Computer User Support Specialist Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    District of Columbiatop$76,880
    California$76,870
    Massachusetts$75,670
    Connecticut$68,800
    Washington$68,640
    Vermont$68,170
    Colorado$66,270
    New Jersey$65,810
    New Hampshire$64,850
    New York$63,910
    Virginia$63,420
    Minnesota$62,970
    Delaware$62,280
    Maryland$62,200
    Arizona$61,990
    Oregon$61,120
    North Dakota$59,420
    Rhode Island$59,420
    Hawaii$59,250
    Wyoming$58,680
    North Carolina$58,660
    Alaska$58,600
    Wisconsin$58,570
    Pennsylvania$58,130
    Florida$58,120
    Nebraska$57,920
    Utah$57,560
    Georgia$57,160
    Nevada$56,900
    Iowa$56,710
    Illinois$56,540
    Michigan$56,110
    Maine$56,050
    Texas$55,320
    Indiana$55,030
    West Virginia$54,850
    Tennessee$54,420
    Ohio$53,500
    Montana$53,410
    Louisiana$53,350
    Missouri$52,730
    Kentucky$51,630
    Idaho$51,080
    Kansas$50,870
    South Carolina$50,500
    Oklahoma$50,090
    Alabama$48,860
    Arkansas$47,720
    New Mexico$47,540
    South Dakota$46,780
    Mississippi$46,690
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Computer User Support Specialists

    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
    Highest paying
    $102,430
    top metro salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $85,010
    $-17,420 vs highest
    Carson City, NV
    $84,280
    $-18,150 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $80,930
    $-21,500 vs highest
    Vallejo, CA
    $79,780
    $-22,650 vs highest
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
    $78,260
    $-24,170 vs highest
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
    $77,750
    $-24,680 vs highest
    District of Columbia
    $76,880
    $-25,550 vs highest
    Section 04

    Computer User Support Specialist Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$38,780 – $47,580
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$60,340
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$77,010
    Senior (15+ yrs)$98,010+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Computer User Support Specialist

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Computer User Support Specialists in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA earn $102,430 — $42,090 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($77,010) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Computer User Support Specialist Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialistthis career$60,340
    Computer and Information Systems Manager$171,200
    Computer Systems Analyst$103,790
    Information Security Analyst$124,910
    Computer Network Support Specialist$73,340

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 15-1232.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.