Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,220 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.59
10th percentile $39,800
90th percentile $81,070
Employed locally 270
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,800
    25th
    $44,820
    50th (median)
    $53,220
    75th
    $64,380
    90th
    $81,070

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,590
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,710
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,400
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,170
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,800
    Computer Network Architects $119,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Northwest Illinois is $25.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Northwest Illinois is 11.8% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,800 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,820.