Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $56,710 -6% vs national
Median hourly $27.26
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $80,490
Employed locally 800
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $47,210
    50th (median)
    $56,710
    75th
    $66,700
    90th
    $80,490

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 26% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $108,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,920
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,730
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,900
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,910
    Data Scientists $94,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $27.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 6% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,210.