Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $62,130 +3% vs national
Median hourly $29.87
10th percentile $45,550
90th percentile $97,730
Employed locally 360
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,550
    25th
    $54,950
    50th (median)
    $62,130
    75th
    $78,100
    90th
    $97,730

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 13% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,260
    District of Columbia $76,880
    California $76,870
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,250
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,940
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $66,090

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $127,040
    Computer Systems Analysts $92,100
    Computer Network Support Specialists $80,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,010
    Data Scientists $77,200
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $93,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Ames, IA is $29.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Ames, IA is 3% above 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,550 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,950.