Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $51,720 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.86
10th percentile $36,080
90th percentile $78,920
Employed locally 440
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,080
    25th
    $42,690
    50th (median)
    $51,720
    75th
    $63,970
    90th
    $78,920

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Vallejo, CA $79,780
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,250
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,330
    Savannah, GA $62,160

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $99,700
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,190
    Information Security Analysts $104,600
    Computer Network Architects $98,040
    Computer Programmers $90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Roanoke, VA is $24.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Roanoke, VA is 14.3% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,080 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,690.