Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $66,090 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.78
10th percentile $44,360
90th percentile $105,330
Employed locally 720
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,360
    25th
    $56,440
    50th (median)
    $66,090
    75th
    $80,100
    90th
    $105,330

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 30% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,250
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $73,410
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $73,230
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,010
    Washington $68,640

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $122,460
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $109,250
    Computer Systems Analysts $104,020
    Operations Research Analysts $82,050
    Database Administrators $111,900
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $104,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Olympia, WA is $31.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Olympia, WA is 9.5% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,360 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,440.