Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $52,250 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $63,260
Employed locally 610
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $39,990
    50th (median)
    $52,250
    75th
    $52,250
    90th
    $63,260

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Savannah, GA $62,160
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $61,250
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,710
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $59,510
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $58,650
    Dalton, GA $57,710

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,620
    Computer Occupations, All Other $83,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $64,570
    Computer Network Support Specialists $68,970
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $59,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Athens, GA is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Athens, GA is 13.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,990.