What are the main factors that influence a Computer Support Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Computer Support Assistant's salary?

A Computer Support Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Computer Operator I (0-1 years)earns $49,313, a Computer Support Assistant (1-3 years)earns $61,783, a Computer Operator III (3-5 years)earns $68,552, a Computer Operations Shift Supervisor (5+ years)earns $92,280, a Computer Operations Supervisor (5+ years)earns $110,230,

What are the highest paying states for a Computer Support Assistant?

Computer Support Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Support Assistant roles are District of Columbia $70,780, California $70,512, Massachusetts $69,572. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer Support Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Computer Support Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Computer Support Operations Director: $205,753; Computer Support Operations Manager: $142,190; Computer Network Support Specialists: $124,251; Computer Support Operations Supervisor: $109,400; Associate Computer Support: $81,072.

How do different companies affect a Computer Support Assistant's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Computer Support Assistant roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Computer Support Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Computer Support Assistant make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Support Assistant in the United States is $63,927 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Computer Support Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,587
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,119 to $74,218
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,010

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Computer Support Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,218	$6,185	$1,427	$36
Average	$63,927	$5,327	$1,229	$31
25th Percentile	$56,119	$4,677	$1,079	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Support Assistant Salaries

A Computer Support Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Computer Support Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Support Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,313
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,783
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,552
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,280
Expert (over 8 years): $110,230

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Computer ... Level Computer Support Assistant	$49,313
Computer ... Level Computer Support Assistant	$61,783
Computer ... Level Computer Support Assistant	$68,552
Computer ... Level Computer Support Assistant	$92,280
Computer ... Level Computer Support Assistant	$110,230

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How Do Computer Support Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Computer Support Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,780.
California: $70,512.
Massachusetts: $69,572.

District of Columbia $70,780

California $70,512

Massachusetts $69,572

Washington $69,316

New Jersey $69,291

Alaska $69,201

Connecticut $68,319

New York $67,961

Hawaii $66,817

Rhode Island $66,280

Maryland $65,915

Minnesota $65,417

Colorado $65,225

Illinois $65,161

Oregon $64,918

Delaware $64,739

New Hampshire $64,626

Virginia $64,375

Pennsylvania $63,639

Nevada $63,269

North Dakota $63,147

Michigan $62,955

Wisconsin $62,885

Vermont $62,744

Texas $62,354

Maine $62,329

Arizona $62,291

Ohio $62,246

Georgia $61,658

Indiana $61,364

Wyoming $61,306

Utah $61,217

Iowa $61,178

Kansas $60,871

Louisiana $60,782

North Carolina $60,750

Missouri $60,737

Florida $60,488

Montana $60,354

Nebraska $60,226

Kentucky $60,155

South Carolina $59,900

Tennessee $59,740

Idaho $59,676

New Mexico $59,209

Oklahoma $59,107

Alabama $58,730

South Dakota $58,097

Arkansas $57,752

West Virginia $57,566

Mississippi $57,010

Top Paying Cities for Computer Support Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $80,631
San Francisco: $79,839
Oakland: $78,068

San Jose, CA $80,631

San Francisco, CA $79,839

Oakland, CA $78,068

New York, NY $74,085

Queens Village, NY $73,606

Paramus, NJ $73,094

Passaic, NJ $73,030

Bergenfield, NJ $72,966

Stamford, CT $72,871

Huntington, NY $72,807

Newark, NJ $72,391

Bridgeport, CT $72,263

New Brunswick, NJ $72,052

Vallejo, CA $71,918

Middlesex, NJ $71,880

Somerset, NJ $71,822

Petaluma, CA $71,675

Santa Cruz, CA $71,426

Boston, MA $71,298

Monterey, CA $70,978

Fairbanks, AK $70,934

Los Angeles, CA $70,812

Washington, DC $70,780

Seattle, WA $70,665

Santa Rosa, CA $70,652

Juneau, AK $70,467

Orange, CA $70,256

Anchorage, AK $70,141

Anaheim, CA $70,096

Santa Ana, CA $70,000

Nassau, NY $69,962

Long Beach, CA $69,936

Danbury, CT $69,917

Santa Maria, CA $69,700

Everett, WA $69,687

Bremerton, WA $69,374

Trenton, NJ $69,252

Sacramento, CA $69,227

San Diego, CA $69,195

Brockton, MA $69,169

Tacoma, WA $69,144

Santa Barbara, CA $69,054

Lowell, MA $68,798

New Suffolk, NY $68,773

Nashua, NH $68,696

Lompoc, CA $68,594

Ventura, CA $68,530

Stockton, CA $68,511

New Haven, CT $68,383

Atlantic City, NJ $68,217

Hartford, CT $68,076

Modesto, CA $68,044

Poughkeepsie, NY $67,903

New Britain, CT $67,871

Olympia, WA $67,782

Kennewick, WA $67,782

New London, CT $67,769

Norwich, CT $67,750

Lawrence, MA $67,718

Bakersfield, CA $67,539

Riverside, CA $67,449

New Bedford, MA $67,449

Richland, WA $67,386

Portsmouth, NH $67,334

Vineland, NJ $67,322

San Bernardino, CA $67,270

Boulder, CO $67,091

Worcester, MA $67,040

Portland, OR $66,983

Saint Paul, MN $66,906

Minneapolis, MN $66,906

Philadelphia, PA $66,817

Honolulu, HI $66,478

Springfield, MA $66,254

Providence, RI $66,248

Chicago, IL $66,062

Bellingham, WA $65,986

Baltimore, MD $65,915

Chico, CA $65,755

Wilmington, DE $65,647

Pittsfield, MA $65,583

Manchester, NH $65,461

Spokane, WA $65,180

Denver, CO $65,174

Albany, NY $64,873

Troy, NY $64,848

Schenectady, NY $64,713

Burlington, VT $64,573

Portland, ME $64,349

Salem, OR $64,298

Yakima, WA $64,285

Ann Arbor, MI $64,266

Rochester, MN $64,087

Fresno, CA $64,055

Reno, NV $64,055

Milwaukee, WI $63,997

Detroit, MI $63,933

Allentown, PA $63,914

Carson City, NV $63,908

Houston, TX $63,812

Colorado Springs, CO $63,806

Syracuse, NY $63,774

Eugene, OR $63,652

Bismarck, ND $63,576

Gary, IN $63,576

Galveston, TX $63,576

Springfield, OR $63,524

Medford, OR $63,371

Fort Collins, CO $63,345

Austin, TX $63,294

Mesa, AZ $63,160

Phoenix, AZ $63,147

Dallas, TX $63,128

Reading, PA $63,090

Saint Cloud, MN $63,064

Concord, NH $63,007

Madison, WI $62,981

Utica, NY $62,808

Raleigh, NC $62,757

Las Vegas, NV $62,751

Rochester, NY $62,706

Des Moines, IA $62,700

Atlanta, GA $62,597

Battle Creek, MI $62,578

Salt Lake City, UT $62,559

Lancaster, PA $62,463

Champaign, IL $62,450

Harrisburg, PA $62,374

Durham, NC $62,316

Kansas City, MO $62,310

Kansas City, KS $62,297

Fort Worth, TX $62,291

Boca Raton, FL $62,265

Cleveland, OH $62,259

Columbus, OH $62,246

Pittsburgh, PA $62,239

Richmond, VA $62,214

Indianapolis, IN $62,201

Cincinnati, OH $62,118

Petersburg, VA $62,022

Billings, MT $61,881

Lansing, MI $61,881

Huntsville, AL $61,881

Lebanon, PA $61,875

Dayton, OH $61,869

Pueblo, CO $61,869

Appleton, WI $61,849

Buffalo, NY $61,824

Racine, WI $61,792

Charlotte, NC $61,786

Saint Louis, MO $61,766

Springfield, IL $61,741

Elkhart, IN $61,728

York, PA $61,728

Gastonia, NC $61,722

Benton Harbor, MI $61,722

Beaumont, TX $61,683

Lorain, OH $61,670

Toledo, OH $61,645

Binghamton, NY $61,613

Rock Hill, SC $61,607

Rockford, IL $61,575

Fargo, ND $61,543

Elyria, OH $61,543

Flagstaff, AZ $61,498

Fort Lauderdale, FL $61,460

Miami, FL $61,421

Duluth, MN $61,319

Bangor, ME $61,236

Cedar Rapids, IA $61,165

Louisville, KY $61,133

Grand Rapids, MI $61,121

Hialeah, FL $61,114

Casper, WY $61,025

Scranton, PA $60,948

New Orleans, LA $60,929

Virginia Beach, VA $60,923

Akron, OH $60,891

Peoria, IL $60,807

Sarasota, FL $60,795

Green Bay, WI $60,750

Baton Rouge, LA $60,718

Charleston, SC $60,705

Nashville, TN $60,686

Jamestown, NY $60,673

Davenport, IA $60,673

Tucson, AZ $60,641

Cheyenne, WY $60,622

Saint Petersburg, FL $60,603

Tampa, FL $60,590

Omaha, NE $60,577

Port Arthur, TX $60,552

Evansville, IN $60,552

Bradenton, FL $60,526

Santa Fe, NM $60,411

Orlando, FL $60,347

Clearwater, FL $60,277

Canton, OH $60,143

La Crosse, WI $60,143

Grand Forks, ND $60,123

Albuquerque, NM $60,104

Tulsa, OK $60,104

Newport News, VA $60,098

High Point, NC $60,079

Ogden, UT $60,053

Corpus Christi, TX $60,002

Laramie, WY $59,964

Norfolk, VA $59,964

Rock Island, IL $59,925

Saginaw, MI $59,912

Jacksonville, FL $59,906

Salisbury, NC $59,893

Memphis, TN $59,881

Moline, IL $59,849

Fort Myers, FL $59,829

Waterloo, IA $59,746

Spartanburg, SC $59,682

Lincoln, NE $59,650

Fort Wayne, IN $59,638

Birmingham, AL $59,567

Cedar Falls, IA $59,554

Provo, UT $59,548

Springfield, OH $59,542

San Antonio, TX $59,529

Greensboro, NC $59,503

South Bend, IN $59,497

Winston Salem, NC $59,491

Boise, ID $59,471

Savannah, GA $59,427

Muskegon, MI $59,312

Lima, OH $59,235

Lake Charles, LA $59,209

Anderson, IN $59,196

Lexington, KY $59,177

Augusta, GA $59,158

Greenville, SC $59,158

Wichita, KS $59,101

Tuscaloosa, AL $59,101

Columbia, SC $59,043

Bloomington, IN $58,883

Roanoke, VA $58,845

Asheville, NC $58,762

Knoxville, TN $58,653

Shreveport, LA $58,647

Wilmington, NC $58,564

Frankfort, KY $58,442

Oklahoma City, OK $58,397

Chillicothe, OH $58,372

Longview, TX $58,365

Topeka, KS $58,346

Mobile, AL $58,250

Terre Haute, IN $58,225

Erie, PA $58,218

Altoona, PA $58,186

Melbourne, FL $58,167

Amarillo, TX $58,142

Killeen, TX $58,123

Fayetteville, AR $58,071

Sioux Falls, SD $58,027

Chattanooga, TN $57,988

Idaho Falls, ID $57,982

Gainesville, FL $57,848

Portsmouth, OH $57,816

Little Rock, AR $57,803

Lynchburg, VA $57,803

Lafayette, LA $57,777

Youngstown, OH $57,777

Temple, TX $57,752

Daytona Beach, FL $57,739

Clarksville, TN $57,733

Pensacola, FL $57,726

Hopkinsville, KY $57,534

Charleston, WV $57,528

Florence, SC $57,496

Sioux City, IA $57,458

Macon, GA $57,272

Tallahassee, FL $57,266

Fayetteville, NC $57,253

Waco, TX $57,240

Wichita Falls, TX $57,240

Pine Bluff, AR $57,215

Vincennes, IN $57,093

Lubbock, TX $57,068

Great Falls, MT $57,029

Alamogordo, NM $57,023

Abilene, TX $56,972

Rapid City, SD $56,889

Monroe, LA $56,889

Albany, GA $56,850

Huntington, WV $56,844

Jackson, MS $56,838

Greenville, MS $56,831

Parkersburg, WV $56,767

Montgomery, AL $56,754

Johnstown, PA $56,742

Springfield, MO $56,691

Biloxi, MS $56,659

Sumter, SC $56,524

Columbus, GA $56,518

Twin Falls, ID $56,480

Pascagoula, MS $56,396

Kingsport, TN $56,230

Gulfport, MS $56,211

Alexandria, LA $56,000

Fort Smith, AR $55,840

El Paso, TX $55,668

Helena, MT $55,585

Las Cruces, NM $55,380

Harlingen, TX $55,201

Pocatello, ID $55,144

Florence, AL $55,124

Brownsville, TX $55,112

Dothan, AL $55,009

Mcallen, TX $54,977

Columbus, MS $54,504

Altus, OK $54,210

Lawton, OK $54,089

Pierre, SD $53,859

What Skills Can Increase a Computer Support Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 7.27% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
SOP (Mentioned in 3.39% Job Postings): SOP is A standard operating procedure is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations.
Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.63% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting	7.27%
SOP	3.39%
Computer Science	2.63%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Computer Support Assistant's salary.

Logistics: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Logistics	$70,320	10%
Computer Science	$69,041	8%
Consulting	$68,402	7%
Planning	$67,763	6%
Networking	$67,763	6%
Incident Response	$67,763	6%

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How Education impacts a Computer Support Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Computer Support Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Computer Support Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $55,568 and $59,228).

Computer Support Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Computer Support Assistant

No Diploma 4.1%

High School 31.7%

Associates 35.9%

Bachelors 25.5%

Masters 2.1%

Doctorate 0.7%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	4.1%
High School	31.7%
Associates	35.9%
Bachelors	25.5%
Masters	2.1%
Doctorate	0.7%

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Computer Support Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Support Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$56,119

Average $63,927/year

$74,218

$4,677

Average $5,327/month

$6,185

$1,079

Average $1,229/week

$1,427

$27

Average $31/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,218	$6,185	$1,427	$36
Average	$63,927	$5,327	$1,229	$31
25th Percentile	$56,119	$4,677	$1,079	$27

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Salary Trends for Computer Support Assistant

Salaries for a Computer Support Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,693 in 2023 to around $52,908 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Computer Support Assistant salary trends, .

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