Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $63,370 +5% vs national
Median hourly $30.47
10th percentile $44,980
90th percentile $101,540
Employed locally 1,860
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,980
    25th
    $53,390
    50th (median)
    $63,370
    75th
    $77,830
    90th
    $101,540

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $67,600
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $65,250
    Grand Junction, CO $62,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,330
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,370

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $131,980
    Computer Systems Analysts $112,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,140
    Data Scientists $93,110
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $108,490
    Computer Network Support Specialists $114,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Durham, NC is $30.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Durham, NC is 5% above 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,980 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,390.