How much does a computer user support specialist make in California?
$79,570a year
Median yearly pay for computer user support specialists in California. That is $38.25 an hour or $6,631 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.25
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 74,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,270Median: $79,570Highest 10%: $122,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,270 | $25.13 | |
| 25th | $62,790 | $30.19 | |
| Median | $79,570 | $38.25 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.93 | |
| 90th | $122,800 | $59.01 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $106,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $93,590 |
| San Francisco, CA | $89,440 |
| Vallejo, CA | $81,280 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $80,520 |
| Napa, CA | $79,050 |
| Yuba City, CA | $78,420 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $76,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $75,720 |
| El Centro, CA | $75,460 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,070 |
| San Diego, CA | $74,020 |
| Salinas, CA | $73,540 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,140 |
| Redding, CA | $71,940 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $71,770 |
| Oxnard, CA | $71,620 |
| Merced, CA | $69,610 |
| Stockton, CA | $69,070 |
| Hanford, CA | $66,540 |
| Modesto, CA | $66,390 |
| Visalia, CA | $63,590 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,370 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $62,980 |
| Chico, CA | $62,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer user support specialists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $80,950 |
| 2. California | $79,570 |
| 3. Washington | $75,220 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $75,070 |
| 5. New York | $72,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer user support specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.25 ($79,570 a year).
Do computer user support specialists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $79,570 against $61,860 nationally, 29% more.
Where does California rank for computer user support specialist pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays computer user support specialists the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $106,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.