Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $62,810 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.20
10th percentile $40,220
90th percentile $86,600
Employed locally 490
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,220
    25th
    $47,660
    50th (median)
    $62,810
    75th
    $70,630
    90th
    $86,600

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 5% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,930
    Vallejo, CA $79,780
    California $76,870
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $76,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,250
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,940

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$98,790
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$73,990
    Computer Systems Analysts$97,710
    Information Security Analysts$97,830
    Computer Network Architects$107,700
    Computer Occupations, All Other$113,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $30.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 4.1% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,220 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,660.