Computer User Support Specialists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $69,530 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.43
10th percentile $46,890
90th percentile $106,540
Employed locally 5,110
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,890
    25th
    $57,940
    50th (median)
    $69,530
    75th
    $82,700
    90th
    $106,540

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 32% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $159,240
    Computer Occupations, All Other $121,560
    Computer Systems Analysts $113,190
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,990
    Data Scientists $127,200
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $109,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in San Diego, CA is $33.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in San Diego, 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,890 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,940.