Computer User Support Specialists Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,290 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $73,170
Employed locally 380
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $31,440
    50th (median)
    $46,290
    75th
    $59,520
    90th
    $73,170

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $122,120
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,200
    Computer Network Support Specialists $51,470
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,700
    Information Security Analysts $105,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in South Illinois is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in South Illinois is 23.3% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,440.