Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $58,320 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.04
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $85,660
Employed locally 330
National median $60,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $46,160
    50th (median)
    $58,320
    75th
    $68,900
    90th
    $85,660

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer User Support Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Computer User Support Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,260
    District of Columbia $76,880
    California $76,870
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,250
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,940
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $66,090

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,510
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,890
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $97,150
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,820
    Computer Network Support Specialists $60,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer User Support Specialists in Waterloo, IA is $28.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer User Support Specialists salary in Waterloo, IA is 3.3% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Computer User Support Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,160.