Computer User Support Specialists, New York

$75,690

Local median annual wage in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Middle half of earners roughly $59,900 to $95,270.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+22.4%
US median
$61,860
Cost of living (112.6) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
112.6
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$59,900 to $95,270
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
36,580
Job code
15-1232

Computer User Support Specialists in New York pay a median $75,690 (May 2025), 22.4% above the US median of $61,860. At local prices (index 112.6), that median buys about what $67,220 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$75,690 in New York buys about what $67,220 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 112.6, 2024). Housing & rent index is 148.6 vs overall 112.6 (US average = 100, 2024).

Computer User Support Specialists in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
New York $75,690 $59,900 to $95,270 112.6
San Diego $74,020 $60,620 to $86,220 111.9
San Francisco $89,440 $71,840 to $106,900 115.6
Tulsa $50,940 $46,680 to $71,800 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Computer User Support Specialists in New York?
The median annual wage for Computer User Support Specialists in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is $75,690 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does New York pay compare to the US median for Computer User Support Specialists?
Local median pay is 22.4% above the national median of $61,860.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for New York is 112.6 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $75,690 has about the same buying power as $67,220 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.