Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $51,730 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.87
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $90,220
Employed locally 420
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $43,230
    50th (median)
    $51,730
    75th
    $70,860
    90th
    $90,220

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $73,410
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $63,370
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $62,770
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,330

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,510
    Computer Systems Analysts $82,120
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,790
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,060
    Computer Occupations, All Other $66,040
    Computer Network Architects $94,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Rockford, IL is $24.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Rockford, IL 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,230.