Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $78,260 +29.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.62
10th percentile $52,740
90th percentile $100,690
Employed locally 950
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,740
    25th
    $66,250
    50th (median)
    $78,260
    75th
    $80,400
    90th
    $100,690

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,750

    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,750

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $163,020
    Computer Occupations, All Other $125,090
    Computer Systems Analysts $124,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $105,820
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $100,130
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $101,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Santa Maria, CA is $37.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 29.7% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,740 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,250.