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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Computer Support Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Computer Support Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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

A Computer Support Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,872 for beginners, reaching about $60,275 at mid-level, and approach $74,653 for experts.

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

Computer Support Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Support Specialist roles are District of Columbia $67,940, California $67,683, Massachusetts $66,781. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Computer Support Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Computer Technical Support Specialist: $77,378; Computer User Support Specialist: $72,082; Computer Support Operations Specialist III: $68,070; Computer Operator III: $68,067; Computer Systems Support Specialist: $66,278.

Computer Support Specialist Salary in Mississippi

How much does a Computer Support Specialist make in Mississippi? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Support Specialist in Mississippi is $54,723 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,204
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,656 to $61,779
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,043

10% $45,043

50% (Median) $54,723

90% $68,204

Computer Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,779	$5,148	$1,188	$30
Average	$54,723	$4,560	$1,052	$26
25th Percentile	$49,656	$4,138	$955	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Support Specialist Salaries

A Computer Support Specialist'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Computer Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Support Specialist'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): $45,872
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,253
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,275
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,449
Expert (over 8 years): $74,653

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Help Desk Support Specialist I	less than 1 year	$45,872
Computer Support Specialist	1-2 years	$53,253
Help Desk Support Specialist III	2-4 years	$60,275
Help Desk Support Specialist IV	5-8 years	$66,449
Help Desk Supervisor	over 8 years	$74,653

How Do Computer Support Specialist 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 Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,940.
California: $67,683.
Massachusetts: $66,781.

District of Columbia $67,940 California $67,683 Massachusetts $66,781 Washington $66,535 New Jersey $66,511 Alaska $66,425 Connecticut $65,578 New York $65,234

Hawaii $64,136 Rhode Island $63,621 Maryland $63,271 Minnesota $62,792 Colorado $62,608 Illinois $62,547 Oregon $62,314 Delaware $62,142

New Hampshire $62,034 Virginia $61,792 Pennsylvania $61,086 Nevada $60,730 North Dakota $60,614 Michigan $60,430 Wisconsin $60,362 Vermont $60,227

Texas $59,853 Maine $59,828 Arizona $59,792 Ohio $59,749 Georgia $59,184 Indiana $58,902 Wyoming $58,847 Utah $58,761

Iowa $58,724 Kansas $58,429 Louisiana $58,343 North Carolina $58,313 Missouri $58,300 Florida $58,061 Montana $57,932 Nebraska $57,810

Kentucky $57,742 South Carolina $57,497 Tennessee $57,343 Idaho $57,282 New Mexico $56,834 Oklahoma $56,736 Alabama $56,374 South Dakota $55,766

Arkansas $55,435 West Virginia $55,257 Mississippi $54,723

Top Paying Cities for Computer Support Specialist

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:

Hillsboro: $53,701
Holly Bluff: $53,240
Kosciusko: $53,226

Hillsboro, MS $53,701

Holly Bluff, MS $53,240

Kosciusko, MS $53,226

Lake, MS $53,523

Lena, MS $53,734

Lexington, MS $53,132

Lorman, MS $53,264

Louise, MS $53,803

Ludlow, MS $53,852

Mc Adams, MS $53,178

Mc Cool, MS $53,118

Madden, MS $53,385

Madison, MS $54,341

Magee, MS $53,767

Mayersville, MS $53,559

Mendenhall, MS $53,958

Midnight, MS $53,804

Mize, MS $53,549

Morton, MS $53,977

Mount Olive, MS $53,552

Natchez, MS $53,402

Newhebron, MS $53,702

Pattison, MS $53,520

Pelahatchie, MS $54,149

Pickens, MS $53,559

Piney Woods, MS $54,238

Pinola, MS $53,925

Port Gibson, MS $53,510

Puckett, MS $54,029

Pulaski, MS $53,720

Raleigh, MS $53,576

Raymond, MS $54,321

Redwood, MS $53,588

Ridgeland, MS $54,481

Rolling Fork, MS $53,597

Sallis, MS $53,269

Sandhill, MS $54,273

Satartia, MS $53,861

Sharon, MS $53,917

Sibley, MS $53,531

Silver City, MS $53,504

Star, MS $54,312

Taylorsville, MS $53,413

Tchula, MS $53,177

Terry, MS $54,338

Thomastown, MS $53,390

Tinsley, MS $53,814

Tougaloo, MS $54,519

Utica, MS $54,021

Vaiden, MS $53,024

Valley Park, MS $53,341

Vaughan, MS $53,666

Vicksburg, MS $53,771

Walnut Grove, MS $53,487

Washington, MS $53,379

Wesson, MS $53,744

West, MS $53,018

Whitfield, MS $54,514

Yazoo City, MS $53,590

Jackson, MS $54,557

Pearl, MS $54,553

Richland, MS $54,557

Flowood, MS $54,542

Byram, MS $54,490

Lula, MS $54,276

Lyon, MS $53,266

Marks, MS $53,626

Michigan City, MS $54,679

Mount Pleasant, MS $55,994

Myrtle, MS $53,691

Nesbit, MS $56,920

New Albany, MS $53,595

Olive Branch, MS $56,836

Oxford, MS $53,780

Pope, MS $53,442

Potts Camp, MS $54,281

Red Banks, MS $55,966

Ripley, MS $53,526

Robinsonville, MS $56,151

Sarah, MS $55,348

Sardis, MS $54,378

Senatobia, MS $55,418

Sherard, MS $53,150

Sledge, MS $54,185

Southaven, MS $57,253

Taylor, MS $53,697

Tiplersville, MS $53,619

Tula, MS $53,397

Tunica, MS $55,494

University, MS $54,160

Victoria, MS $55,897

Walls, MS $57,130

Walnut, MS $53,638

Waterford, MS $54,479

Greenville, MS $54,551

Alligator, MS $52,981

Anguilla, MS $53,983

Arcola, MS $54,551

Avon, MS $54,551

Benoit, MS $54,041

Beulah, MS $53,542

Boyle, MS $53,799

Chatham, MS $54,457

Cleveland, MS $53,604

Doddsville, MS $53,308

Drew, MS $53,023

Parchman, MS $53,080

Dublin, MS $52,886

Duncan, MS $52,952

Glen Allan, MS $54,295

Grace, MS $54,162

Gunnison, MS $53,107

Hollandale, MS $54,551

Holly Ridge, MS $54,077

Indianola, MS $54,113

Inverness, MS $54,008

Isola, MS $54,129

Leland, MS $54,551

Merigold, MS $53,315

Metcalfe, MS $54,551

Moorhead, MS $53,590

Mound Bayou, MS $53,266

Pace, MS $53,580

Panther Burn, MS $54,314

Rena Lara, MS $52,965

Rome, MS $52,975

Rosedale, MS $53,453

Ruleville, MS $53,279

Scott, MS $54,227

Shaw, MS $53,962

Shelby, MS $53,139

Stoneville, MS $54,551

Sunflower, MS $53,489

Wayside, MS $54,551

Winstonville, MS $53,413

Winterville, MS $54,551

Tupelo, MS $53,841

Algoma, MS $53,692

Amory, MS $52,932

Baldwyn, MS $53,560

Becker, MS $52,796

Belden, MS $53,747

Belmont, MS $53,350

Blue Springs, MS $53,596

Booneville, MS $53,528

Burnsville, MS $53,486

Corinth, MS $53,688

Dennis, MS $53,289

Derma, MS $53,645

Ecru, MS $53,640

Fulton, MS $53,561

Gattman, MS $52,720

Glen, MS $53,539

Abbeville, MS $54,091

Arkabutla, MS $55,940

Ashland, MS $54,296

Batesville, MS $53,938

Belen, MS $53,461

Blue Mountain, MS $53,649

Byhalia, MS $56,214

Clarksdale, MS $53,111

Coahoma, MS $53,658

Coldwater, MS $56,028

Como, MS $54,686

Courtland, MS $53,658

Crenshaw, MS $54,403

Crowder, MS $53,472

Darling, MS $53,917

Dumas, MS $53,490

Dundee, MS $54,309

Etta, MS $53,633

Falcon, MS $54,047

Falkner, MS $53,888

Farrell, MS $53,267

Friars Point, MS $53,689

Hernando, MS $56,445

Hickory Flat, MS $54,041

Holly Springs, MS $54,914

Horn Lake, MS $57,191

Independence, MS $55,808

Jonestown, MS $53,707

Lake Cormorant, MS $56,890

Lamar, MS $54,943

Stennis Space Center, MS $54,514

Diamondhead, MS $54,055

Biloxi, MS $54,385

Diberville, MS $54,355

Escatawpa, MS $54,090

Gautier, MS $54,081

Hurley, MS $54,235

Kiln, MS $54,109

Lakeshore, MS $54,555

Long Beach, MS $53,988

Mc Henry, MS $53,838

Moss Point, MS $54,135

Ocean Springs, MS $54,162

Vancleave, MS $54,028

Pascagoula, MS $54,134

Pass Christian, MS $53,990

Pearlington, MS $55,261

Perkinston, MS $53,827

Saucier, MS $53,999

Waveland, MS $54,139

Wiggins, MS $53,644

Brookhaven, MS $53,735

Bogue Chitto, MS $53,461

Bude, MS $53,468

Centreville, MS $55,041

Chatawa, MS $53,951

Crosby, MS $53,783

Fernwood, MS $53,698

Gloster, MS $54,149

Jayess, MS $53,283

Kokomo, MS $53,309

Liberty, MS $54,298

Mc Call Creek, MS $53,418

Mccomb, MS $53,482

Magnolia, MS $53,760

Meadville, MS $53,258

Monticello, MS $53,601

Oak Vale, MS $53,331

Osyka, MS $54,133

Roxie, MS $53,228

Ruth, MS $53,365

Silver Creek, MS $53,553

Smithdale, MS $53,383

Sontag, MS $53,620

Summit, MS $53,363

Tylertown, MS $53,352

Union Church, MS $53,469

Woodville, MS $54,355

Columbus, MS $52,321

Aberdeen, MS $52,674

Ackerman, MS $53,142

Artesia, MS $52,398

Bellefontaine, MS $53,223

Brooksville, MS $52,599

Caledonia, MS $52,553

Cedarbluff, MS $52,681

Crawford, MS $52,477

Eupora, MS $53,208

French Camp, MS $53,128

Hamilton, MS $52,453

Kilmichael, MS $53,101

Maben, MS $52,999

Mantee, MS $53,069

Mathiston, MS $53,094

Mayhew, MS $52,325

Montpelier, MS $52,869

Pheba, MS $52,818

Prairie, MS $52,668

Starkville, MS $52,613

Mississippi State, MS $52,570

Steens, MS $52,350

Stewart, MS $53,109

Sturgis, MS $52,969

Walthall, MS $53,311

Weir, MS $53,193

West Point, MS $52,425

Woodland, MS $53,100

Thaxton, MS $53,498

Tishomingo, MS $53,247

Toccopola, MS $53,503

Trebloc, MS $52,925

Tremont, MS $53,439

Van Vleet, MS $53,336

Vardaman, MS $53,399

Verona, MS $53,829

Wheeler, MS $53,534

Grenada, MS $53,127

Banner, MS $53,356

Big Creek, MS $53,216

Bruce, MS $53,390

Calhoun City, MS $53,325

Carrollton, MS $52,876

Cascilla, MS $52,942

Charleston, MS $53,015

Coffeeville, MS $53,159

Coila, MS $52,882

Cruger, MS $53,003

Duck Hill, MS $53,084

Elliott, MS $53,143

Enid, MS $53,167

Glendora, MS $52,856

Gore Springs, MS $53,180

Greenwood, MS $52,861

Holcomb, MS $52,874

Itta Bena, MS $53,251

Mc Carley, MS $52,945

Minter City, MS $52,749

Money, MS $52,820

Morgan City, MS $53,345

North Carrollton, MS $53,162

Oakland, MS $53,106

Paris, MS $53,358

Philipp, MS $52,708

Pittsboro, MS $53,403

Schlater, MS $52,853

Scobey, MS $53,021

Sidon, MS $52,987

Slate Spring, MS $53,291

Sumner, MS $53,013

Swan Lake, MS $52,874

Swiftown, MS $53,485

Tie Plant, MS $53,129

Tillatoba, MS $53,047

Tippo, MS $52,790

Tutwiler, MS $52,985

Vance, MS $52,901

Water Valley, MS $53,302

Webb, MS $52,940

Winona, MS $53,083

Belzoni, MS $53,738

Benton, MS $53,655

Bentonia, MS $54,039

Bolton, MS $54,262

Brandon, MS $54,265

Braxton, MS $54,174

Camden, MS $53,517

Canton, MS $54,071

Carthage, MS $53,414

Cary, MS $53,653

Clinton, MS $54,433

Conehatta, MS $53,414

Crystal Springs, MS $54,152

Delta City, MS $54,310

D Lo, MS $54,062

Durant, MS $53,185

Edwards, MS $54,120

Ethel, MS $53,113

Fayette, MS $53,287

Flora, MS $54,236

Pocahontas, MS $54,501

Florence, MS $54,375

Meridian, MS $53,309

Bailey, MS $53,237

Buckatunna, MS $53,283

Chunky, MS $53,187

Clara, MS $53,245

Collinsville, MS $53,265

Daleville, MS $53,185

Decatur, MS $53,266

De Kalb, MS $53,197

Enterprise, MS $53,186

Hickory, MS $53,196

Lauderdale, MS $53,250

Lawrence, MS $53,379

Little Rock, MS $53,207

Louin, MS $53,297

Louisville, MS $53,194

Macon, MS $53,329

Marion, MS $53,423

Newton, MS $53,278

Noxapater, MS $53,220

Pachuta, MS $53,156

Paulding, MS $53,145

Philadelphia, MS $53,264

Porterville, MS $53,187

Preston, MS $53,203

Quitman, MS $53,225

Rose Hill, MS $53,115

Scooba, MS $53,310

Sebastopol, MS $53,543

Shubuta, MS $53,179

Shuqualak, MS $53,302

State Line, MS $53,382

Stonewall, MS $53,247

Toomsuba, MS $53,262

Union, MS $53,232

Vossburg, MS $53,167

Waynesboro, MS $53,248

Hattiesburg, MS $53,371

Bassfield, MS $53,331

Bay Springs, MS $53,337

Beaumont, MS $53,311

Brooklyn, MS $53,420

Carriere, MS $54,360

Carson, MS $53,355

Collins, MS $53,404

Columbia, MS $53,325

Eastabuchie, MS $53,271

Ellisville, MS $53,290

Heidelberg, MS $53,204

Laurel, MS $53,455

Leakesville, MS $53,723

Lucedale, MS $54,141

Lumberton, MS $53,565

Mc Lain, MS $53,519

Mc Neill, MS $54,293

Moselle, MS $53,271

Moss, MS $53,239

Neely, MS $53,421

New Augusta, MS $53,203

Nicholson, MS $54,629

Ovett, MS $53,200

Petal, MS $53,353

Picayune, MS $54,578

Poplarville, MS $53,939

Prentiss, MS $53,522

Purvis, MS $53,355

Richton, MS $53,192

Sandersville, MS $53,296

Sandy Hook, MS $53,345

Seminary, MS $53,259

Soso, MS $53,250

Stringer, MS $53,281

Sumrall, MS $53,285

Foxworth, MS $53,309

Gulfport, MS $53,956

Bay Saint Louis, MS $54,453

Plantersville, MS $53,533

Pontotoc, MS $53,679

Randolph, MS $53,480

Rienzi, MS $53,534

Saltillo, MS $53,701

Shannon, MS $53,552

Sherman, MS $53,765

Smithville, MS $53,263

Golden, MS $53,355

Greenwood Springs, MS $52,892

Guntown, MS $53,614

Houlka, MS $53,556

Houston, MS $53,267

Iuka, MS $53,293

Mantachie, MS $53,620

Marietta, MS $53,464

Mooreville, MS $53,721

Nettleton, MS $53,340

New Site, MS $53,348

Okolona, MS $53,218

Lambert, MS $53,047

Forest, MS $53,669

Gallman, MS $54,004

Georgetown, MS $54,038

Goodman, MS $53,461

Harperville, MS $53,627

Harriston, MS $53,311

Harrisville, MS $54,125

Hazlehurst, MS $53,794

Hermanville, MS $53,619

Computer Support Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Computer Support Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Computer Support Specialist positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Computer Support Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Computer Support Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$60,195	$29.0	10%
Biotechnology	$60,195	$29.0	10%
Business Services	$60,195	$29.0	10%
Chemicals	$60,195	$29.0	10%
Construction	$60,195	$29.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Computer Support Specialist'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.

$49,656

Average $54,723/year

$61,779

$4,138

Average $4,560/month

$5,148

$955

Average $1,052/week

$1,188

$24

Average $26/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,779	$5,148	$1,188	$30
Average	$54,723	$4,560	$1,052	$26
25th Percentile	$49,656	$4,138	$955	$24

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