Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $69,510 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.42
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $99,880
Employed locally 370
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $59,780
    50th (median)
    $69,510
    75th
    $84,040
    90th
    $99,880

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 26% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other$126,280
    Software Developers$134,300
    Computer Systems Analysts$109,100
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99,150
    Computer Network Support Specialists$76,590
    Web and Digital Interface Designers$63,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Salinas, CA is $33.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Salinas, CA is 15.2% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,780.