Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $47,540 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $36,760
90th percentile $67,540
Employed locally 2,530
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,760
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $47,540
    75th
    $57,010
    90th
    $67,540

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer User Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,010
    Carson City, NV $84,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Vallejo, CA $79,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,260

    Nearby metros — Computer User Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,010
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $66,720
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $65,020
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $64,930
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,450
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,870

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $125,450
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,640
    Information Security Analysts $136,290
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,990
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,130
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer User Support Specialists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Albuquerque, NM is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.89 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Computer User Support Specialists salaries?

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 21.2% below the national median of $60,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer User Support Specialists in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,760 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.