California Median
$79,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+29% vs US median
US median $61,860
State Rank
#2 of 51
74,490 employed here
How much does a Computer User Support Specialist make in California?
A Computer User Support Specialist working in California earns a median salary of $79,570 per year, or about $38.25 per hour. That is 29% above the national median of $61,860 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $52,270 while the top 10% make $122,750 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $62,790 and $101,780 a year.
Computer User Support Specialist salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $52,270 | $25.13 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $62,790 | $30.19 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $79,570 | $38.25 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $101,780 | $48.93 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $122,750 | $59.01 |
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How California compares
California ranks 2nd 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 $80,950Washington $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 $52,040Alabama $49,630South Dakota $48,260Arkansas $46,360
Working as a Computer User Support Specialist in California
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 California pay ($79,570) 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 California?
The median Computer User Support Specialist salary in California is $79,570 per year, or about $38.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $52,270 at the entry level to $122,750 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Computer User Support Specialists about 29% more than the national median of $61,860. California ranks 2nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Computer User Support Specialists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $79,570 a year. About 74,490 Computer User Support Specialists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.