Alabama Median
$49,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $61,860
State Rank
#49 of 51
7,360 employed here
How much does a Computer User Support Specialist make in Alabama?
Computer User Support Specialists in Alabama take home a median of $49,630 annually — roughly $23.86 an hour — which runs 20% below the national median of $61,860.
Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $35,320 while the top 10% make $75,790 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $42,260 and $61,300 a year.
Computer User Support Specialist salary range in Alabama
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,320 | $16.98 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $42,260 | $20.32 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $49,630 | $23.86 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,300 | $29.47 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,790 | $36.44 |
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How Alabama compares
Alabama ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories for Computer User Support Specialist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Computer User Support Specialist salary in other states
District of Columbia $80,950California $79,570Washington $75,220Massachusetts $75,070New York $72,560Colorado $71,900Connecticut $70,210Wyoming $65,100Virginia $65,040Maryland $64,750New Jersey $64,470Minnesota $63,630Alaska $63,110Vermont $63,030Oregon $62,840Rhode Island $62,510Delaware $62,160Arizona $61,410North Dakota $61,310Utah $61,110Maine $60,890Nebraska $60,830New Hampshire $60,660Georgia $60,440North Carolina $60,120Illinois $59,860Missouri $59,770Ohio $59,720Texas $59,490Idaho $59,170Iowa $58,810Wisconsin $58,810Florida $58,740Pennsylvania $58,670Montana $58,460Nevada $57,870Kentucky $57,850Hawaii $56,760Indiana $56,510Michigan $56,240Kansas $56,150Tennessee $55,990West Virginia $55,350New Mexico $53,280Louisiana $52,440Mississippi $52,230South Carolina $52,080Oklahoma $52,040South Dakota $48,260Arkansas $46,360
Working as a Computer User Support Specialist in Alabama
Nationally, about 717,000 people work as Computer User Support Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($49,630) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Computer User Support Specialist make in Alabama?
The median Computer User Support Specialist salary in Alabama is $49,630 per year, or about $23.86 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,320 at the entry level to $75,790 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Computer User Support Specialists about 20% less than the national median of $61,860. Alabama ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Computer User Support Specialists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,630 a year. About 7,360 Computer User Support Specialists are employed in Alabama. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.