Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $65,440 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.46
10th percentile $46,480
90th percentile $93,860
Employed locally 140
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,480
    25th
    $56,160
    50th (median)
    $65,440
    75th
    $76,210
    90th
    $93,860

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 1% above 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
    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

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,250
    Computer Occupations, All Other $71,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,520
    Software Developers $133,370
    Computer Network Support Specialists $80,160
    Computer Programmers $97,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Merced, CA is $31.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Merced, CA is 8.5% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,480 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,160.