Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $53,980 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.95
10th percentile $39,780
90th percentile $80,060
Employed locally 410
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,780
    25th
    $43,690
    50th (median)
    $53,980
    75th
    $64,040
    90th
    $80,060

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 22% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,010
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,010
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,670
    Vermont $68,170
    Modesto, CA $64,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,450

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $100,680
    Computer Occupations, All Other $87,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,870
    Computer Network Support Specialists $60,380
    Data Scientists $82,860
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Columbia, MO is $25.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Columbia, MO is 10.5% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,780 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,690.