IT Support Specialist
Computer support specialists provide help and advice to computer users and organizations. These specialists either support computer networks or they provide technical assistance directly to computer users.
$60,810
Median Salary
$65,067
Mean Salary
922,400
Total Employment
6%
Job Growth
Faster than average
Some college, no degree
Education
83,016
Openings/Year
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile $36,486
25th Percentile $47,432
Median $60,810
75th Percentile $77,837
90th Percentile $102,161
Salary Map
Lower Mid Higher
Top Employing States
Texas 88,578
Florida 77,651
California 69,263
Illinois 49,176
Pennsylvania 42,211
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $130,775 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $91,812 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $90,984 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $86,718 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $83,488 |
| 6 | New York | $80,908 |
| 7 | California | $80,039 |
| 8 | Washington | $79,721 |
| 9 | Alaska | $79,452 |
| 10 | Maryland | $76,685 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $76,308 |
| 12 | Colorado | $72,258 |
| 13 | Virginia | $71,150 |
| 14 | Florida | $70,376 |
| 15 | Oregon | $70,062 |
| 16 | Delaware | $69,094 |
| 17 | Nevada | $64,531 |
| 18 | Vermont | $64,504 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $64,055 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $64,007 |
| 21 | Michigan | $63,613 |
| 22 | Illinois | $62,504 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $61,487 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $61,414 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $60,700 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $59,894 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $59,771 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $59,207 |
| 29 | Iowa | $58,694 |
| 30 | Montana | $58,673 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $58,362 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $57,458 |
| 33 | Maine | $57,233 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $57,131 |
| 35 | Arizona | $57,087 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $56,791 |
| 37 | Utah | $55,964 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $55,509 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $55,425 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $55,321 |
| 41 | Ohio | $54,740 |
| 42 | Georgia | $54,548 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $54,434 |
| 44 | Idaho | $53,954 |
| 45 | Missouri | $52,976 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $52,690 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $52,473 |
| 48 | Texas | $52,287 |
| 49 | Kansas | $52,044 |
| 50 | Alabama | $49,654 |
| 51 | Indiana | $49,179 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a IT Support Specialist?
The median salary for a IT Support Specialist is $60,810 per year nationally. Salaries range from $36,486 (10th percentile) to $102,161 (90th percentile).
What education do you need to become a IT Support Specialist?
A IT Support Specialist typically requires a some college, no degree. Additional on-the-job training: short-term on-the-job training.
What is the job outlook for IT Support Specialists?
Employment of it support specialists is projected to grow 6% — faster than average. About 83,016 openings are expected each year.
Which state pays IT Support Specialists the most?
Hawaii pays the highest median salary for it support specialists at $130,775 per year.
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