Computer User Support Specialists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $69,490 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.41
10th percentile $50,770
90th percentile $107,310
Employed locally 260
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,770
    25th
    $61,140
    50th (median)
    $69,490
    75th
    $90,050
    90th
    $107,310

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,010
    Computer Systems Analysts $107,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $103,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,900
    Web Developers $59,850
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $87,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $33.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,770 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,140.