Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $58,820 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.28
10th percentile $40,150
90th percentile $81,940
Employed locally 2,320
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,150
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $58,820
    75th
    $69,450
    90th
    $81,940

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 30% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,630
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,990
    Computer Occupations, All Other $108,040
    Data Scientists $102,030
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $84,310
    Information Security Analysts $117,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Des Moines, IA is $28.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,150 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.