Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $54,070 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.99
10th percentile $34,070
90th percentile $77,320
Employed locally 290
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,070
    25th
    $45,010
    50th (median)
    $54,070
    75th
    $69,220
    90th
    $77,320

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,430
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $73,410
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $63,370
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $62,770
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,330

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,110
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,160
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,940
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,380
    Computer Occupations, All Other $77,530
    Data Scientists $82,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Champaign, IL is $25.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Champaign, IL is 10.4% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,070 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,010.