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Average Salary for Computer User Support Specialists

SOC 15-1151 · Computer and Mathematical Occupations · 2018 data

The median annual wage for Computer User Support Specialists in the United States is $50,980 ($24.51/hr), based on 2018 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $31,220 at the 10th percentile to $84,510 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 630,700 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 7.1% since 2014.

Median Annual

$50,980

Mean Annual

$55,050

10th Pct

$31,220

75th Pct

$65,640

Employment

630,700

Salary Distribution

$31k
10th
$39k
25th
$51k
Median
$66k
75th
$85k
90th

Highest Paying Metro Areas

Metro Area Median Annual
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,620
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,150
Napa, CA $65,880
Carson City, NV $65,840
Trenton-Princeton, NJ $64,710
Salinas, CA $63,880
Barnstable Town, MA $61,980
Longview-Kelso, WA $61,820
Auburn-Opelika, AL $61,720
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $61,170
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $60,640
Ithaca, NY $60,210
Boulder, CO $60,110
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,890
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $59,630

Salary by State

State Median Annual
District of Columbia $66,390
California $61,540
New Jersey $60,310
Massachusetts $60,240
Connecticut $58,230
Colorado $56,700
Washington $56,650
New York $56,010
Delaware $55,860
Alaska $55,080
Virginia $55,000
Minnesota $53,770
Rhode Island $53,480
Maryland $52,700
Oregon $50,790
Illinois $50,470
New Hampshire $50,330
Georgia $49,830
Pennsylvania $49,800
Maine $49,780
Wisconsin $48,990
North Dakota $48,830
Vermont $48,740
Nevada $48,470
Wyoming $48,380
North Carolina $48,290
Texas $47,960
Arizona $47,450
Ohio $47,140
Michigan $47,090
Nebraska $47,050
Iowa $46,830
Alabama $46,010
Hawaii $45,960
Utah $45,890
Tennessee $45,730
Louisiana $45,710
Kentucky $45,200
Florida $44,920
South Carolina $44,870
Missouri $44,850
Idaho $44,730
Virgin Islands $44,490
Indiana $44,380
Montana $44,180
Mississippi $44,070
Oklahoma $44,050
Kansas $43,680
West Virginia $43,130
Arkansas $40,520
New Mexico $39,970
South Dakota $37,330
Guam $32,650
Puerto Rico $28,410

Salary by Industry

National median wage for Computer User Support Specialists broken down by industry sector, 2018 data.

Industry Median Annual
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil $81,880
Nuclear Electric Power Generation $75,380
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank $73,330
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank $73,330
Natural Gas Distribution $72,800
Waste Treatment and Disposal $70,830
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation $69,780
Postal Service (federal government) $69,710
Postal Service (federal government) $69,710
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals $69,660
Tobacco Manufacturing $69,280
Pipeline Transportation $67,660
Utilities $64,150
Utilities $64,150
Oil and Gas Extraction $63,480
Oil and Gas Extraction $63,480
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities $62,420
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $62,260
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $62,200
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing $61,680
Scheduled Air Transportation $61,660
Legal Services $61,200
Scientific Research and Development Services $61,120
Land Subdivision $61,070
Other Information Services $60,750
Other Information Services $60,750
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing $60,740
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $60,670
Air Transportation $60,610
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas $60,290
Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing $60,260
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing $59,940
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $59,550
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $59,550
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing $58,550
Drywall and Insulation Contractors $58,460
Federal government, including the US Postal Service $58,330
Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing $58,280
Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations $58,050
Photographic Services $57,880
Nonscheduled Air Transportation $57,780
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) $57,340
Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers $56,520
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing $56,460
Couriers and Express Delivery Services $56,340
Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance $56,270
Engineering Services $56,240
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations $56,210
Rail Transportation $56,130
Rail Transportation $56,130
Software Publishers $56,070
Insurance Carriers $56,030
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction $56,010
Couriers and Messengers $55,960
Grain and Oilseed Milling $55,930
Water Transportation $55,910
Support Activities for Mining $55,900
Support Activities for Mining $55,900
Home Furnishings Stores $55,860
Publishing Industries (except Internet) $55,820
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing $55,810
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $55,780
Metal Ore Mining $55,780
Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing $55,680
Building Finishing Contractors $55,650
Ship and Boat Building $55,530
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities $55,420
Motion Picture and Video Industries $55,290
Residential Building Construction $55,280
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $55,180
Paper Manufacturing $55,100
Offices of Dentists $55,090
Communications Equipment Manufacturing $55,010
Manufacturing $54,830
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation $54,820
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles $54,740
Hospitals $54,680
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries $54,590
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel $54,420
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing $54,400
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) $54,360
Mining (except Oil and Gas) $54,290
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) $54,250
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $54,220
Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds $54,120
Water, Sewage and Other Systems $54,040
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $53,970
Information $53,940
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills $53,940
Construction of Buildings $53,850
Other Support Activities for Transportation $53,750
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services $53,730
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing $53,510
Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing $53,500
Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores $53,460
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding state and local schools and hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OES Designation) $53,440
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding state and local schools and hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OES Designation) $53,440
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores $53,350
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying $53,320
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing $53,280
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $53,280
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities $53,270
Chemical Manufacturing $53,170
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation $53,150
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores $53,010
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing $52,940
Real Estate $52,870
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers $52,820
Nonresidential Building Construction $52,800
Finance and Insurance $52,750
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing $52,640
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals $52,620
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) $52,530
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $52,520
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $52,520
Support Activities for Water Transportation $52,510
Machinery Manufacturing $52,490
Radio Broadcasting $52,460
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services $52,430
Management of Companies and Enterprises $52,420
Management of Companies and Enterprises $52,420
Management of Companies and Enterprises $52,420
Primary Metal Manufacturing $52,380
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services $52,360
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $52,350
Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers $52,310
Foundries $52,300
Testing Laboratories $52,300
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing $52,240
Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation $52,160
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers $52,140
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing $52,140
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers $52,140
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) $52,140
Utility System Construction $52,130
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $52,120
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $52,100
Nondepository Credit Intermediation $51,930
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) $51,920
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $51,810
Computer Systems Design and Related Services $51,800
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing $51,770
Transportation and Warehousing $51,710
Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) $51,700
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories $51,700
Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) $51,700
Telecommunications $51,600
Amusement Parks and Arcades $51,590
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing $51,560
Support Activities for Air Transportation $51,540
Social Advocacy Organizations $51,540
Newspaper Publishers $51,440
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers $51,420
Radio and Television Broadcasting $51,410
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations $51,340
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing $51,330
Cross-industry, private ownership only $51,320
Grantmaking and Giving Services $51,270
Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing $51,260
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores $51,260
Other Support Services $51,230
Television Broadcasting $51,190
Rubber Product Manufacturing $51,190
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) $51,150
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing $51,140
Broadcasting (except Internet) $51,120
State government, including schools and hospitals $51,110
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) $51,070
Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) $51,040
Construction $51,030
Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures $51,030
Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers $50,960
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods $50,910
Wholesale Trade $50,900
Miscellaneous Manufacturing $50,900
Cable and Other Subscription Programming $50,870
Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation $50,820
Support Activities for Transportation $50,800
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing $50,740
Clothing Stores $50,720
Dairy Product Manufacturing $50,680
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $50,600
Apparel Manufacturing $50,590
Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing $50,580
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $50,550
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing $50,460
Freight Transportation Arrangement $50,340
Animal Food Manufacturing $50,290
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing $50,260
Truck Transportation $50,220
Outpatient Care Centers $50,190
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing $50,170
Other Building Equipment Contractors $50,120
Waste Management and Remediation Services $50,090
Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing $50,050
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $50,010
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing $49,930
Machine Shops $49,910
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) $49,890
Facilities Support Services $49,890
Spectator Sports $49,790
Office Administrative Services $49,790
Beverage Manufacturing $49,780
Direct Selling Establishments $49,760
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores $49,720
All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services $49,700
Other Insurance Related Activities $49,680
Educational Services $49,660
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services $49,660
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services $49,660
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing $49,600
Landscaping Services $49,550
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $49,460
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities $49,430
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing $49,420
Textile Furnishings Mills $49,340
Rental and Leasing Services $49,240
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing $49,240
Food Manufacturing $49,220
Educational Support Services $49,220
Federal, state, and local government, including government owned schools and hospitals, and the US Postal Service $49,210
Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills $49,130
Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing $49,100
Plastics Product Manufacturing $49,060
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals $49,020
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only) $49,020
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services $49,010
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry $48,990
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting $48,990
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors $48,870
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media $48,850
Sound Recording Industries $48,710
Automotive Repair and Maintenance $48,700
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing $48,640
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing $48,620
Printing and Related Support Activities $48,600
Printing and Related Support Activities $48,600
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities $48,590
Specialty Trade Contractors $48,400
Ambulatory Health Care Services $48,350
Textile Mills $48,340
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers $48,300
Other Food Manufacturing $48,260
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers $48,240
Warehousing and Storage $48,180
Warehousing and Storage $48,180
Support Activities for Crop Production $48,140
Health Care and Social Assistance $48,070
Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) $48,040
Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing $47,990
Other Personal Services $47,980
Special Food Services $47,970
Health and Personal Care Stores $47,940
Health and Personal Care Stores $47,940
Local government, including schools and hospitals $47,890
Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services $47,870
Building Equipment Contractors $47,790
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors $47,770
Educational Services $47,760
Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers $47,700
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries $47,670
Fabric Mills $47,650
Offices of Physicians $47,560
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages $47,550
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers $47,550
Veterinary Services $47,350
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events $47,340
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing $47,320
Employment Services $47,290
Wood Product Manufacturing $47,250
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) $47,230
Temporary Help Services $47,090
Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing $47,070
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors $47,000
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) $46,990
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors $46,990
Death Care Services $46,950
Nonstore Retailers $46,920
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction $46,820
Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities $46,760
Other Specialty Trade Contractors $46,730
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities $46,710
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) $46,700
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses $46,670
Animal Slaughtering and Processing $46,660
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services $46,590
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services $46,560
Administrative and Support Services $46,540
Household Appliance Manufacturing $46,290
Accommodation and Food Services $46,270
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $46,250
Specialized Design Services $46,220
Other Services (except Public Administration) $46,170
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers $46,170
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions $46,090
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions $46,090
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries $46,070
Child Day Care Services $45,950
Drycleaning and Laundry Services $45,940
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance $45,840
Traveler Accommodation $45,830
Security Systems Services $45,830
Home Health Care Services $45,790
Accommodation $45,780
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly $45,740
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries $45,150
Other Wood Product Manufacturing $45,130
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers $45,100
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training $45,090
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers $44,980
Furniture Stores $44,960
Casino Hotels $44,870
Social Assistance $44,800
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists $44,790
Waste Collection $44,600
Investigation and Security Services $44,590
Textile Product Mills $44,470
Technical and Trade Schools $44,320
Individual and Family Services $44,180
Religious Organizations $44,140
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores $44,010
RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps $43,830
Ambulance Services $43,690
Automobile Dealers $43,690
Other Schools and Instruction $43,650
Personal and Laundry Services $43,640
Junior Colleges $43,620
Retail Trade $43,530
Civic and Social Organizations $43,330
Other Residential Care Facilities $43,280
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities $43,170
Gambling Industries $43,000
Vocational Rehabilitation Services $42,800
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) $42,790
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores $42,760
Other Textile Product Mills $42,400
Electronics and Appliance Stores $42,270
Electronics and Appliance Stores $42,270
Offices of All Other Health Practitioners $42,270
Business Support Services $42,200
Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $41,920
Miscellaneous Store Retailers $41,320
Sporting Goods Stores $41,290
Repair and Maintenance $41,150
Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services $40,910
Gasoline Stations $40,750
Gasoline Stations $40,750
Performing Arts Companies $40,740
General Merchandise Stores $40,510
Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance $40,480
Miscellaneous Store Retailers (4532 and 4533 only) $40,360
Services to Buildings and Dwellings $40,360
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance $40,310
Shoe Stores $40,150
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities $40,090
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities $39,590
Elementary and Secondary Schools $39,570
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters $39,540
Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities $39,230
Roofing Contractors $38,770
Offices of Other Health Practitioners $37,990
Pharmacies and Drug Stores $37,490
Food and Beverage Stores $37,460
Food and Beverage Stores (4451 and 4452 only) $37,010
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers $32,100
Building Material and Supplies Dealers $31,760
Personal Care Services $31,560
Offices of Chiropractors $31,320
Exterminating and Pest Control Services $30,810
Offices of Optometrists $29,910
Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair $18,530

National Wage Trend

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Year Median Annual
2018 $50,980
2017 $50,210
2016 $49,390
2015 $48,620
2014 $47,610