Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Charles, LA

Median annual salary $49,920 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $36,470
90th percentile $83,100
Employed locally 130
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,470
    25th
    $44,340
    50th (median)
    $49,920
    75th
    $65,540
    90th
    $83,100

    Lake Charles economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $74,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $69,530
    Walla Walla, WA $66,550
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $66,150

    Related occupations in Lake Charles, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $72,980
    Computer Systems Analysts $96,910
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,380
    Software Developers $102,940
    Computer Network Support Specialists $46,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Lake Charles, LA is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Lake Charles, LA is 17.3% 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 Lake Charles?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,470 per year in Lake Charles, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,340.