Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $56,120 -7% vs national
Median hourly $26.98
10th percentile $47,240
90th percentile $77,380
Employed locally 1,270
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,240
    25th
    $51,190
    50th (median)
    $56,120
    75th
    $65,820
    90th
    $77,380

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 63% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 37% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,430
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,010
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $66,720
    Merced, CA $65,440
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $65,020
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $64,930

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $124,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,200
    Data Scientists $99,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $107,730
    Computer Network Architects $104,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Portland, ME is $26.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Portland, ME is 7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,240 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,190.