Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $51,320 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $81,330
Employed locally 300
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $42,640
    50th (median)
    $51,320
    75th
    $62,920
    90th
    $81,330

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,010
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,670
    Vermont $68,170
    Modesto, CA $64,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,450

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $83,500
    Software Developers $112,620
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,950
    Computer Systems Analysts $75,800
    Computer Network Support Specialists $56,470
    Data Scientists $95,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Joplin, MO-KS is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 14.9% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,640.