Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $65,090 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.29
10th percentile $46,750
90th percentile $89,780
Employed locally 110
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,750
    25th
    $51,910
    50th (median)
    $65,090
    75th
    $76,530
    90th
    $89,780

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $65,730
    Yakima, WA $65,200
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $61,880
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $61,600
    Anchorage, AK $60,550

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,750
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,880
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,230
    Software Developers $98,200
    Information Security Analysts $114,990
    Computer Programmers $90,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Fairbanks, AK is $31.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Fairbanks, AK is 7.9% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,750 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,910.