New York Median
$72,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$34.88
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+17% vs US median
US median $61,860
State Rank
#5 of 51
39,100 employed here
How much does a Computer User Support Specialist make in New York?
A Computer User Support Specialist working in New York earns a median salary of $72,560 per year, or about $34.88 per hour. That is 17% above the national median of $61,860 for this occupation.
Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $46,620 while the top 10% make $109,340 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $56,510 and $91,150 a year.
Computer User Support Specialist salary range in New York
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,620 | $22.41 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $56,510 | $27.17 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $72,560 | $34.88 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $91,150 | $43.82 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $109,340 | $52.57 |
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How New York compares
New York ranks 5th 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 $75,070Colorado $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 New York
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 New York pay ($72,560) 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 New York?
The median Computer User Support Specialist salary in New York is $72,560 per year, or about $34.88 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,620 at the entry level to $109,340 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Computer User Support Specialists about 17% more than the national median of $61,860. New York ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Computer User Support Specialists?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $72,560 a year. About 39,100 Computer User Support Specialists are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.