Computer User Support Specialists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $45,780 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $28,470
90th percentile $61,280
Employed locally 840
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,470
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $45,780
    75th
    $50,900
    90th
    $61,280

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,740
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,550
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,060
    Odessa, TX $56,590
    Midland, TX $54,640
    Killeen-Temple, TX $54,620

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $106,910
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,410
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,840
    Computer Systems Analysts $73,530
    Computer Network Support Specialists $54,730
    Data Scientists $83,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in McAllen, TX is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in McAllen, TX is 24.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $28,470 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.