Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $52,860 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.41
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $95,320
Employed locally 160
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $52,860
    75th
    $67,890
    90th
    $95,320

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 34% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,250
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $74,780
    Salinas, CA $69,510
    Washington $68,640
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $67,600
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $66,720

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $103,080
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,880
    Computer Network Support Specialists $73,340
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,650
    Information Security Analysts $94,770
    Data Scientists $95,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Columbus, IN is $25.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Columbus, IN is 12.4% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.