Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $60,070 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.88
10th percentile $38,120
90th percentile $99,710
Employed locally 4,980
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,120
    25th
    $46,440
    50th (median)
    $60,070
    75th
    $76,060
    90th
    $99,710

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 25% 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
    Toledo, OH $57,680
    Wheeling, WV-OH $57,540
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $57,190
    Cleveland, OH $53,910
    Ohio $53,500
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $53,360

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $117,150
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,050
    Computer Network Support Specialists $70,900
    Computer Occupations, All Other $120,640
    Information Security Analysts $120,020

    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, OH is $28.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.57 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, OH is 0.4% 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 $38,120 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,440.