Occupation Salary Profile

Computer User Support Specialists

SOC Code: 15-1232

Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Excludes ā€œNetwork and Computer Systems Administratorsā€ (15-1244).

National Median (BLS)
$60,600
ā–² +3.25% Nominal ā–¼ -0.01% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$85,000
ā–² +6.25% Nominal +3.03% Real
Average Base Salary
$63,490
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
70,310
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Computer User Support Specialists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $39,150
25th Percentile $48,160
National Median (50th Percentile) $60,600
75th Percentile $76,610
90th Percentile $94,210
P10: $39,150 P50 (Median): $60,600 P90: $94,210
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H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 131 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $85,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ā–² +6.25%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ā–² +3.03%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $50,000
25th Percentile $60,333
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $85,000
75th Percentile $103,300
90th Percentile $118,500
H-1B P10: $50,000 H-1B P50: $85,000 H-1B P90: $118,500
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Computer User Support Specialists roles ($85,000) is +40.3% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($60,600).