Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $59,780 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $48,150
90th percentile $91,970
Employed locally 1,200
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,150
    25th
    $49,800
    50th (median)
    $59,780
    75th
    $77,240
    90th
    $91,970

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 21% 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
    California $76,870
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,010
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $74,780
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $74,490
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $72,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,010

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $121,620
    Computer Systems Analysts $110,950
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $109,970
    Statisticians $93,620
    Information Security Analysts $121,620
    Computer Network Architects $132,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Salem, OR is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Salem, OR is 0.9% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,150 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,800.