The median annual wage for computer user support specialists was $48,620 in May 2015.
The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,990, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $81,260.
The median annual wage for computer network support specialists was $62,250 in May 2015.
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $36,350, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $106,310.
In May 2015, the median annual wages for computer user support specialists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
Information
$50,510
Wholesale trade
50,480
Computer systems design and related services
49,980
Educational services; state, local, and private
44,840
Administrative and support services
44,820
In May 2015, median annual wages for computer network support specialists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
Information
$70,530
Computer systems design and related services
62,750
Wholesale trade
62,710
Administrative and support services
57,570
Educational services; state, local, and private
53,300
Most computer support specialists have full-time work schedules; however, many do not work typical 9-to-5 jobs. Because computer support is important for businesses, support specialists must be available 24 hours a day. As a result, many support specialists must work nights or weekends.
Computer Support Specialists
Median annual wages, May 2015
Computer occupations
$81,430
Computer network support specialists
$62,250
Computer support specialists
$51,470
Computer user support specialists
$48,620
Total, all occupations
$36,200
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2024 Edition
Interesting Fact
The word "salary" comes from salarium, or "salt money" and was used in ancient Rome to describe the wages paid to Roman legionnaires who were compensated in salt.
