Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $102,430 +69.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.25
10th percentile $64,410
90th percentile $130,710
Employed locally 13,690
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,410
    25th
    $77,340
    50th (median)
    $102,430
    75th
    $119,170
    90th
    $130,710

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 109% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer User Support Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,750

    Nearby metros — Computer User Support Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,750

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $141,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $109,100
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,310
    Data Scientists $98,460
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,280
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $111,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Sacramento, CA is $49.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Sacramento, CA is 69.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $64,410 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,340.