What are the main factors that influence a Desktop Support Tech'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 Desktop Support Tech?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Desktop Support Tech roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Desktop Support Tech's salary?

A Desktop Support Tech's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,406 for beginners, reaching about $51,655 at mid-level, and approach $52,408 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Desktop Support Tech?

Desktop Support Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Desktop Support Tech roles are District of Columbia $57,043, California $56,827, Massachusetts $56,069. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Desktop Support Tech roles make?

Salaries for Desktop Support Tech level roles vary by specialization: Desktop Support Manager: $118,220; Desktop Support II: $86,984; Desktop Support Engineer: $72,153; Desktop Support Tech III: $71,570; Desktop Support Analyst: $67,791.

Desktop Support Tech Salary in Virginia

How much does a Desktop Support Tech make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Desktop Support Tech in Virginia is $51,881 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,239
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,373 to $57,302
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,269

10% $43,269

50% (Median) $51,881

90% $62,239

Desktop Support Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,302	$4,775	$1,102	$28
Average	$51,881	$4,323	$998	$25
25th Percentile	$47,373	$3,948	$911	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Desktop Support Tech Salaries

A Desktop Support Tech'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 Desktop Support Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Desktop Support Tech'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): $50,406
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,751
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,655
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,257
Expert (over 8 years): $52,408

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Desktop Support Tech	less than 1 year	$50,406
Early Career Level Desktop Support Tech	1-2 years	$50,751
Mid-Level Level Desktop Support Tech	2-4 years	$51,655
Senior-Level Level Desktop Support Tech	5-8 years	$52,257
Expert Level Desktop Support Tech	over 8 years	$52,408

How Do Desktop Support Tech 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 Desktop Support Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,043.
California: $56,827.
Massachusetts: $56,069.

District of Columbia $57,043 California $56,827 Massachusetts $56,069 Washington $55,863 New Jersey $55,843 Alaska $55,771 Connecticut $55,060 New York $54,771

Hawaii $53,849 Rhode Island $53,416 Maryland $53,122 Minnesota $52,721 Colorado $52,566 Illinois $52,514 Oregon $52,319 Delaware $52,174

New Hampshire $52,084 Virginia $51,881 Pennsylvania $51,288 Nevada $50,989 North Dakota $50,892 Michigan $50,737 Wisconsin $50,680 Vermont $50,567

Texas $50,253 Maine $50,232 Arizona $50,201 Ohio $50,165 Georgia $49,691 Indiana $49,454 Wyoming $49,408 Utah $49,336

Iowa $49,305 Kansas $49,057 Louisiana $48,985 North Carolina $48,960 Missouri $48,949 Florida $48,748 Montana $48,640 Nebraska $48,537

Kentucky $48,480 South Carolina $48,274 Tennessee $48,146 Idaho $48,094 New Mexico $47,718 Oklahoma $47,635 Alabama $47,332 South Dakota $46,821

Arkansas $46,543 West Virginia $46,394 Mississippi $45,946

Top Paying Cities for Desktop Support Tech

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:

Ivanhoe: $47,713
Lambsburg: $47,814
Laurel Fork: $47,868

Ivanhoe, VA $47,713

Lambsburg, VA $47,814

Laurel Fork, VA $47,868

Marion, VA $47,464

Max Meadows, VA $47,788

Meadowview, VA $47,036

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $47,418

Rocky Gap, VA $47,444

Ruther Glen, VA $50,047

Sealston, VA $51,341

Sharps, VA $49,827

Spotsylvania, VA $50,514

Sparta, VA $50,250

Stafford, VA $52,824

Stratford, VA $50,801

Tappahannock, VA $50,135

Thornburg, VA $50,680

Unionville, VA $49,858

Village, VA $50,072

Warsaw, VA $50,250

Weems, VA $49,264

Sandy Point, VA $50,315

White Stone, VA $49,126

Wicomico Church, VA $49,485

Woodford, VA $50,474

Zacata, VA $50,644

Winchester, VA $50,406

Bentonville, VA $49,974

Berryville, VA $51,133

Boyce, VA $51,226

Brucetown, VA $50,440

Chester Gap, VA $50,928

Clear Brook, VA $50,186

Cross Junction, VA $48,558

Fishers Hill, VA $49,256

Flint Hill, VA $50,652

Front Royal, VA $50,681

Gore, VA $48,830

Hume, VA $51,337

Huntly, VA $50,737

Strasburg, VA $49,064

Linden, VA $51,461

Markham, VA $51,450

Maurertown, VA $48,397

Middletown, VA $50,022

Millwood, VA $51,135

Rileyville, VA $49,414

Earlysville, VA $48,690

Esmont, VA $48,240

Faber, VA $48,026

Fishersville, VA $48,473

Free Union, VA $48,610

Gordonsville, VA $49,119

Greenwood, VA $48,414

Ivy, VA $48,711

Keene, VA $48,435

Keswick, VA $48,807

Locust Dale, VA $49,339

Lovingston, VA $47,511

Lyndhurst, VA $47,869

Montpelier Station, VA $49,131

Nellysford, VA $47,925

North Garden, VA $48,387

Orange, VA $49,612

Palmyra, VA $48,828

Piney River, VA $47,290

Quinque, VA $48,814

Roseland, VA $47,472

Ruckersville, VA $48,794

Schuyler, VA $48,070

Shipman, VA $47,504

Somerset, VA $49,133

Stanardsville, VA $48,652

Troy, VA $48,882

Tyro, VA $47,601

Waynesboro, VA $48,547

White Hall, VA $48,634

Woodberry Forest, VA $49,323

Achilles, VA $48,574

Amelia Court House, VA $49,475

Ark, VA $48,883

Arvonia, VA $48,449

Ashland, VA $49,957

Aylett, VA $49,981

Barhamsville, VA $49,261

Beaumont, VA $49,464

Beaverdam, VA $49,952

Bena, VA $48,560

Bohannon, VA $48,759

Bremo Bluff, VA $48,764

Bruington, VA $49,881

Bumpass, VA $49,877

Cardinal, VA $48,780

Cartersville, VA $49,167

Charles City, VA $49,569

Christchurch, VA $49,165

Church View, VA $49,278

Cobbs Creek, VA $48,916

Columbia, VA $49,039

Crozier, VA $49,794

Cumberland, VA $48,767

Deltaville, VA $48,956

Diggs, VA $48,778

Redwood, VA $47,471

Rich Creek, VA $47,632

Ridgeway, VA $47,964

Riner, VA $47,628

Ripplemead, VA $47,504

Rocky Mount, VA $47,513

Salem, VA $47,282

Sandy Level, VA $47,615

Shawsville, VA $47,427

Spencer, VA $47,953

Staffordsville, VA $47,714

Stanleytown, VA $48,043

Stuart, VA $47,940

Thaxton, VA $47,371

Troutville, VA $47,353

Union Hall, VA $47,522

Vesta, VA $47,879

Villamont, VA $47,347

Vinton, VA $47,258

Wirtz, VA $47,375

Woolwine, VA $47,846

Bristol, VA $46,092

Abingdon, VA $46,776

Andover, VA $46,637

Appalachia, VA $46,637

Bee, VA $47,213

Ben Hur, VA $46,830

Big Stone Gap, VA $46,221

Birchleaf, VA $47,260

Blackwater, VA $46,279

Castlewood, VA $46,414

Cleveland, VA $46,978

Clinchco, VA $47,218

Clintwood, VA $47,165

Coeburn, VA $46,715

Damascus, VA $47,143

Dante, VA $46,980

Davenport, VA $47,305

Dryden, VA $46,373

Duffield, VA $45,980

Dungannon, VA $46,148

East Stone Gap, VA $46,319

Ewing, VA $47,422

Fort Blackmore, VA $45,852

Gate City, VA $45,539

Haysi, VA $47,489

Hiltons, VA $45,647

Honaker, VA $47,240

Jonesville, VA $46,945

Keokee, VA $46,510

Lebanon, VA $46,795

Mc Clure, VA $46,989

Mendota, VA $46,107

Nickelsville, VA $45,914

Nora, VA $46,866

Norton, VA $46,687

Pennington Gap, VA $46,498

Pound, VA $46,880

Rosedale, VA $47,188

Rose Hill, VA $47,339

Saint Charles, VA $46,771

Saint Paul, VA $46,710

Weber City, VA $45,400

Whitetop, VA $47,327

Wise, VA $46,812

Pulaski, VA $47,835

Atkins, VA $47,431

Austinville, VA $47,815

Barren Springs, VA $47,855

Bastian, VA $47,438

Bland, VA $47,549

Broadford, VA $47,389

Cana, VA $47,888

Ceres, VA $47,393

Chilhowie, VA $47,377

Cripple Creek, VA $47,591

Crockett, VA $47,580

Draper, VA $47,796

Dugspur, VA $47,831

Elk Creek, VA $47,558

Emory, VA $47,243

Fancy Gap, VA $47,847

Fries, VA $47,717

Galax, VA $47,795

Glade Spring, VA $47,149

Rural Retreat, VA $47,520

Saltville, VA $47,397

Speedwell, VA $47,550

Sugar Grove, VA $47,443

Tannersville, VA $47,360

Troutdale, VA $47,409

Willis, VA $47,806

Woodlawn, VA $47,825

Wytheville, VA $47,690

Staunton, VA $48,488

Augusta Springs, VA $48,283

Bacova, VA $48,056

Blue Grass, VA $48,075

Brownsburg, VA $47,788

Buena Vista, VA $47,397

Churchville, VA $48,623

Clifton Forge, VA $47,894

Covington, VA $47,634

Craigsville, VA $48,288

Crimora, VA $48,673

Deerfield, VA $48,326

Doe Hill, VA $48,285

Fairfield, VA $47,718

Fort Defiance, VA $48,709

Glen Wilton, VA $47,712

Goshen, VA $48,081

Greenville, VA $48,051

Grottoes, VA $48,718

Head Waters, VA $48,365

Hot Springs, VA $47,922

Iron Gate, VA $47,976

Lexington, VA $47,802

Low Moor, VA $47,864

Mc Dowell, VA $48,304

Middlebrook, VA $48,063

Millboro, VA $48,100

Mint Spring, VA $48,304

Montebello, VA $47,625

Monterey, VA $48,165

Mount Sidney, VA $48,730

Mustoe, VA $48,245

New Hope, VA $48,702

Port Republic, VA $48,692

Raphine, VA $47,846

Rockbridge Baths, VA $47,894

Selma, VA $47,911

Steeles Tavern, VA $47,945

Stuarts Draft, VA $48,124

Swoope, VA $48,403

Verona, VA $48,731

Vesuvius, VA $47,518

Warm Springs, VA $48,071

West Augusta, VA $48,431

Weyers Cave, VA $48,742

Williamsville, VA $48,331

Lynchburg, VA $46,688

Altavista, VA $47,131

Alton, VA $48,160

Amherst, VA $47,005

Appomattox, VA $47,089

Bedford, VA $47,377

Big Island, VA $47,117

Blairs, VA $48,149

Brookneal, VA $47,317

Buffalo Junction, VA $48,313

Callands, VA $47,916

Chatham, VA $47,955

Clifford, VA $47,076

Clover, VA $48,043

Cluster Springs, VA $48,310

Coleman Falls, VA $46,881

Concord, VA $46,752

Crystal Hill, VA $47,969

Danville, VA $48,187

Hillsville, VA $47,888

Carson, VA $49,733

Hiwassee, VA $47,731

Independence, VA $47,565

Annandale, VA $56,595

Burke, VA $56,065

Dumfries, VA $54,423

Dunn Loring, VA $56,667

Fairfax, VA $55,821

Fairfax Station, VA $55,670

Falls Church, VA $56,717

Fort Belvoir, VA $56,031

Great Falls, VA $55,823

Greenway, VA $56,716

Lorton, VA $55,715

Merrifield, VA $56,537

Mc Lean, VA $56,711

West Mclean, VA $56,716

Mount Vernon, VA $56,241

Newington, VA $56,112

Dry Fork, VA $48,056

Brooke, VA $52,440

Evington, VA $46,947

Forest, VA $46,855

Gladstone, VA $47,130

Gladys, VA $47,131

Glasgow, VA $47,432

Goode, VA $47,010

Gretna, VA $47,614

Halifax, VA $48,147

Howardsville, VA $48,069

Hurt, VA $47,347

Java, VA $47,900

Ararat, VA $47,876

Axton, VA $48,024

Bassett, VA $47,989

Belspring, VA $47,740

Bent Mountain, VA $47,335

Blacksburg, VA $47,515

Blue Ridge, VA $47,319

Boones Mill, VA $47,302

Buchanan, VA $47,479

Callaway, VA $47,425

Christiansburg, VA $47,520

Cascade, VA $47,982

Catawba, VA $47,398

Check, VA $47,499

Claudville, VA $47,848

Cloverdale, VA $47,231

Collinsville, VA $48,149

Copper Hill, VA $47,436

Critz, VA $47,925

Daleville, VA $47,279

Dublin, VA $47,765

Eagle Rock, VA $47,616

Eggleston, VA $47,669

Elliston, VA $47,388

Ferrum, VA $47,691

Fieldale, VA $48,080

Fincastle, VA $47,427

Floyd, VA $47,694

Glade Hill, VA $47,482

Glen Lyn, VA $47,518

Goodview, VA $47,314

Hardy, VA $47,294

Henry, VA $47,762

Huddleston, VA $47,470

Keeling, VA $48,101

Chester, VA $49,967

Chesterfield, VA $49,937

Church Road, VA $49,773

Colonial Heights, VA $49,987

Courtland, VA $48,786

Dendron, VA $48,932

Dewitt, VA $49,613

Dinwiddie, VA $49,748

Disputanta, VA $49,789

Dolphin, VA $49,068

Drewryville, VA $48,679

Ebony, VA $48,343

Elberon, VA $48,731

Emporia, VA $48,789

Ford, VA $49,657

Franklin, VA $48,636

Freeman, VA $49,057

Gasburg, VA $48,447

Hopewell, VA $49,884

Ivor, VA $48,714

Jarratt, VA $49,210

Lawrenceville, VA $48,886

Mc Kenney, VA $49,483

Meredithville, VA $48,815

Newsoms, VA $48,475

Prince George, VA $49,931

Rawlings, VA $49,292

Sedley, VA $48,851

Skippers, VA $48,594

Spring Grove, VA $49,197

Stony Creek, VA $49,480

Surry, VA $48,611

Sussex, VA $49,369

Sutherland, VA $49,889

Valentines, VA $48,493

Wakefield, VA $48,914

Warfield, VA $49,333

Waverly, VA $49,299

White Plains, VA $48,466

Wilsons, VA $49,509

Yale, VA $49,169

Zuni, VA $48,695

Claremont, VA $49,263

Farmville, VA $48,339

Baskerville, VA $48,260

Indian Valley, VA $47,764

Mc Coy, VA $47,660

Martinsville, VA $48,069

Meadows Of Dan, VA $47,892

Moneta, VA $47,392

Montvale, VA $47,392

Narrows, VA $47,661

Newbern, VA $47,702

New Castle, VA $47,429

Newport, VA $47,538

New River, VA $47,834

Oriskany, VA $47,522

Paint Bank, VA $47,447

Parrott, VA $47,683

Patrick Springs, VA $47,979

Pearisburg, VA $47,708

Pembroke, VA $47,707

Penhook, VA $47,640

Pilot, VA $47,537

Pittsville, VA $47,616

Radford, VA $47,780

Long Island, VA $47,310

Lowry, VA $47,099

Lynch Station, VA $47,315

Madison Heights, VA $46,689

Monroe, VA $46,921

Naruna, VA $47,167

Nathalie, VA $47,737

Natural Bridge, VA $47,582

Natural Bridge Station, VA $47,377

Nelson, VA $48,384

Norwood, VA $47,311

Ringgold, VA $48,119

Rustburg, VA $46,796

Scottsburg, VA $48,212

Scottsville, VA $48,473

South Boston, VA $48,254

Spout Spring, VA $46,882

Sutherlin, VA $48,123

Sweet Briar, VA $46,827

Vernon Hill, VA $48,066

Virgilina, VA $48,269

Wingina, VA $47,591

Amonate, VA $47,486

Bandy, VA $47,381

Big Rock, VA $47,639

Bishop, VA $47,386

Bluefield, VA $47,532

Boissevain, VA $47,416

Breaks, VA $47,561

Burkes Garden, VA $47,435

Cedar Bluff, VA $47,504

Doran, VA $47,699

Falls Mills, VA $47,416

Grundy, VA $47,719

Horsepen, VA $47,405

Hurley, VA $47,474

Jewell Ridge, VA $47,504

Keen Mountain, VA $47,690

Mavisdale, VA $47,509

Maxie, VA $47,649

North Tazewell, VA $47,497

Oakwood, VA $47,716

Pilgrims Knob, VA $47,587

Pocahontas, VA $47,431

Pounding Mill, VA $47,571

Raven, VA $47,677

Red Ash, VA $47,721

Richlands, VA $47,694

Rowe, VA $47,526

Shortt Gap, VA $47,632

Swords Creek, VA $47,512

Tazewell, VA $47,422

Vansant, VA $47,513

Whitewood, VA $47,519

Wolford, VA $47,527

Boydton, VA $48,363

Bracey, VA $48,487

Brodnax, VA $48,674

Buckingham, VA $47,822

Burkeville, VA $48,562

Charlotte Court House, VA $47,866

Chase City, VA $48,114

Clarksville, VA $48,449

Crewe, VA $48,871

Cullen, VA $47,724

Dillwyn, VA $48,299

Drakes Branch, VA $48,109

Dundas, VA $48,825

Evergreen, VA $47,135

Fort Mitchell, VA $48,108

Green Bay, VA $48,294

Hampden Sydney, VA $48,412

Kenbridge, VA $48,563

Keysville, VA $48,104

La Crosse, VA $48,413

Lunenburg, VA $48,196

Meherrin, VA $48,201

Nottoway, VA $48,797

Pamplin, VA $47,564

Phenix, VA $47,349

Prospect, VA $47,863

Randolph, VA $47,944

Red House, VA $47,210

Red Oak, VA $48,176

Rice, VA $48,624

Saxe, VA $48,072

Skipwith, VA $48,210

South Hill, VA $48,395

Victoria, VA $48,366

Wylliesburg, VA $48,133

Roanoke, VA $47,198

Wachapreague, VA $49,007

Wardtown, VA $48,912

Wattsville, VA $49,053

Willis Wharf, VA $48,993

Windsor, VA $48,575

Withams, VA $49,014

Norfolk, VA $48,326

Newport News, VA $48,434

Fort Eustis, VA $48,453

Hampton, VA $48,464

Fort Monroe, VA $48,437

Poquoson, VA $48,448

Yorktown, VA $48,505

Lackey, VA $48,525

Seaford, VA $48,466

Portsmouth, VA $48,339

Fort Lee, VA $49,985

Petersburg, VA $49,985

Virginia State University, VA $49,985

Alberta, VA $48,997

Ammon, VA $49,654

Blackstone, VA $49,234

Boykins, VA $48,533

Branchville, VA $48,418

Capron, VA $48,772

Round Hill, VA $52,403

Catharpin, VA $54,367

Delaplane, VA $51,855

Ashburn, VA $54,592

Chantilly, VA $55,166

Gainesville, VA $53,924

Hamilton, VA $53,109

Lincoln, VA $53,057

Sterling, VA $55,256

Haymarket, VA $53,873

Herndon, VA $55,459

Leesburg, VA $53,734

Lovettsville, VA $52,543

Nokesville, VA $53,990

Upperville, VA $52,027

Warrenton, VA $52,216

Reston, VA $55,778

Waterford, VA $53,022

The Plains, VA $53,171

Doswell, VA $49,974

Dutton, VA $48,905

Fork Union, VA $48,914

Foster, VA $48,748

Glen Allen, VA $50,087

Gloucester, VA $48,853

Gloucester Point, VA $48,558

Goochland, VA $49,540

Grimstead, VA $48,870

Gum Spring, VA $49,540

Gwynn, VA $48,870

Hadensville, VA $49,463

Hallieford, VA $48,855

Hanover, VA $49,984

Hardyville, VA $49,001

Hartfield, VA $49,018

Hayes, VA $48,589

Henrico, VA $50,124

Hudgins, VA $48,832

Jamaica, VA $49,442

Jamestown, VA $48,700

Jetersville, VA $48,908

Kents Store, VA $49,023

King And Queen Court House, VA $49,517

King William, VA $49,774

Lanexa, VA $49,440

Lightfoot, VA $48,939

Little Plymouth, VA $49,455

Locust Hill, VA $49,165

Louisa, VA $49,532

Macon, VA $49,589

Maidens, VA $49,729

Manakin Sabot, VA $49,892

Mannboro, VA $49,567

Manquin, VA $49,919

Maryus, VA $48,564

Mascot, VA $49,309

Mathews, VA $48,777

Burgess, VA $49,622

Accomac, VA $48,968

Assawoman, VA $48,988

Atlantic, VA $49,054

Battery Park, VA $48,441

Belle Haven, VA $48,940

Birdsnest, VA $48,848

Bloxom, VA $49,044

Cape Charles, VA $48,781

Capeville, VA $48,791

Carrollton, VA $48,435

Carrsville, VA $48,656

Cheriton, VA $48,785

Chesapeake, VA $48,453

Chincoteague Island, VA $49,085

Wallops Island, VA $49,049

Craddockville, VA $48,948

Davis Wharf, VA $48,937

Eastville, VA $48,804

Exmore, VA $48,919

Franktown, VA $48,864

Greenbackville, VA $49,197

Greenbush, VA $49,056

Hacksneck, VA $48,920

Hallwood, VA $49,030

Harborton, VA $49,040

Horntown, VA $49,114

Oak Hall, VA $49,013

Isle Of Wight, VA $48,544

Jamesville, VA $48,892

Jenkins Bridge, VA $49,038

Keller, VA $48,979

Locustville, VA $48,977

Machipongo, VA $48,840

Mappsville, VA $49,019

Marionville, VA $48,840

Mears, VA $48,994

Melfa, VA $48,985

Modest Town, VA $49,112

Nassawadox, VA $48,891

Nelsonia, VA $49,116

New Church, VA $49,098

Onancock, VA $49,027

Onley, VA $48,972

Oyster, VA $48,797

Painter, VA $48,949

Parksley, VA $49,053

Pungoteague, VA $48,970

Quinby, VA $48,841

Rescue, VA $48,438

Sanford, VA $49,106

Saxis, VA $49,114

Seaview, VA $48,786

Smithfield, VA $48,491

Suffolk, VA $48,469

Tangier, VA $49,235

Tasley, VA $49,078

Temperanceville, VA $49,030

Townsend, VA $48,796

Virginia Beach, VA $49,099

Dulles, VA $55,794

Aldie, VA $54,033

Amissville, VA $51,404

Arcola, VA $54,574

Manassas, VA $54,664

Marshall, VA $52,158

Middleburg, VA $53,117

Catlett, VA $53,366

Centreville, VA $54,884

Clifton, VA $55,347

Orlean, VA $51,688

Paeonian Springs, VA $53,364

Paris, VA $51,688

Philomont, VA $52,960

Purcellville, VA $52,567

Bluemont, VA $51,864

Bristow, VA $54,240

Broad Run, VA $53,275

Calverton, VA $53,154

Casanova, VA $53,243

Rectortown, VA $52,094

Mechanicsville, VA $50,023

Midlothian, VA $49,947

Millers Tavern, VA $50,017

Mineral, VA $49,837

Moon, VA $48,798

Moseley, VA $49,781

New Canton, VA $48,702

New Kent, VA $49,749

New Point, VA $48,675

Newtown, VA $50,171

Norge, VA $49,011

North, VA $48,841

Oilville, VA $49,793

Onemo, VA $48,736

Ordinary, VA $48,630

Port Haywood, VA $48,668

Powhatan, VA $49,628

Providence Forge, VA $49,664

Quinton, VA $49,918

Rockville, VA $49,849

Ruthville, VA $49,561

Saint Stephens Church, VA $50,011

Saluda, VA $49,184

Sandston, VA $50,034

Sandy Hook, VA $49,530

Schley, VA $48,746

Severn, VA $48,590

Shacklefords, VA $49,210

State Farm, VA $49,753

Stevensville, VA $49,634

Studley, VA $50,019

Susan, VA $48,688

Toano, VA $49,165

Topping, VA $49,121

Trevilians, VA $49,501

Richmond, VA $50,137

Urbanna, VA $49,355

Wake, VA $49,047

Walkerton, VA $49,705

Ware Neck, VA $48,765

Water View, VA $49,344

West Point, VA $49,514

White Marsh, VA $48,684

Wicomico, VA $48,598

Williamsburg, VA $48,682

Woods Cross Roads, VA $48,859

Montpelier, VA $49,774

Oakton, VA $55,950

Occoquan, VA $55,538

Quantico, VA $53,692

Springfield, VA $56,448

Triangle, VA $54,081

Vienna, VA $56,447

Woodbridge, VA $55,137

Arlington, VA $56,732

Fort Myer, VA $56,733

Mattaponi, VA $49,329

Dhs, VA $56,732

Fort Valley, VA $49,047

Star Tannery, VA $48,567

Stephens City, VA $50,425

Stephenson, VA $50,458

Toms Brook, VA $49,020

White Post, VA $50,859

Woodstock, VA $48,615

Culpeper, VA $50,220

Aroda, VA $48,990

Banco, VA $49,156

Bealeton, VA $51,993

Boston, VA $50,087

Brandy Station, VA $51,101

Brightwood, VA $49,406

Castleton, VA $50,638

Elkwood, VA $51,034

Etlan, VA $49,292

Goldvein, VA $52,223

Graves Mill, VA $48,923

Haywood, VA $49,393

Hood, VA $48,615

Jeffersonton, VA $51,671

Leon, VA $49,615

Lignum, VA $50,739

Madison, VA $48,919

Midland, VA $52,511

Mitchells, VA $49,820

Oakpark, VA $49,230

Pratts, VA $48,914

Radiant, VA $49,095

Rapidan, VA $49,538

Remington, VA $51,580

Reva, VA $49,669

Richardsville, VA $51,163

Rixeyville, VA $51,030

Rochelle, VA $48,899

Somerville, VA $52,611

Sperryville, VA $49,621

Stevensburg, VA $50,841

Sumerduck, VA $51,594

Syria, VA $48,734

Viewtown, VA $51,064

Washington, VA $50,492

Wolftown, VA $48,619

Woodville, VA $50,111

Harrisonburg, VA $48,817

Basye, VA $48,427

Bergton, VA $48,278

Bridgewater, VA $48,726

Broadway, VA $48,576

Criders, VA $48,364

Dayton, VA $48,559

Edinburg, VA $48,510

Elkton, VA $48,656

Alexandria, VA $56,726

Fredericksburg, VA $51,398

Bowling Green, VA $50,401

Burr Hill, VA $50,407

Callao, VA $50,117

Caret, VA $50,714

Center Cross, VA $49,851

Champlain, VA $50,598

Coles Point, VA $50,788

Colonial Beach, VA $51,073

Corbin, VA $50,758

Dahlgren, VA $52,748

Dogue, VA $51,039

Dunnsville, VA $50,031

Edwardsville, VA $49,686

Farnham, VA $49,833

Garrisonville, VA $53,181

Hague, VA $50,421

Hartwood, VA $51,546

Haynesville, VA $50,379

Heathsville, VA $49,640

Hustle, VA $50,629

Irvington, VA $49,242

Jersey, VA $51,109

Kilmarnock, VA $49,284

King George, VA $51,907

Kinsale, VA $50,323

Ladysmith, VA $50,109

Lancaster, VA $49,405

Laneview, VA $49,525

Lively, VA $49,451

Locust Grove, VA $50,421

Loretto, VA $50,638

Lottsburg, VA $50,023

Merry Point, VA $49,327

Milford, VA $50,215

Mollusk, VA $49,345

Montross, VA $50,750

Morattico, VA $49,601

Mount Holly, VA $50,581

Ninde, VA $52,022

Nuttsville, VA $49,553

Oldhams, VA $50,283

Ophelia, VA $49,648

Partlow, VA $50,544

Port Royal, VA $50,625

Rappahannock Academy, VA $50,635

Reedville, VA $49,611

Rhoadesville, VA $49,946

Rollins Fork, VA $51,071

Fulks Run, VA $48,455

Hinton, VA $48,410

Keezletown, VA $48,646

Lacey Spring, VA $48,670

Linville, VA $48,645

Luray, VA $48,801

Mc Gaheysville, VA $48,702

Mount Crawford, VA $48,703

Mount Jackson, VA $48,544

Mount Solon, VA $48,551

New Market, VA $48,657

Orkney Springs, VA $48,440

Penn Laird, VA $48,724

Quicksburg, VA $48,593

Pleasant Valley, VA $48,697

Shenandoah, VA $48,673

Singers Glen, VA $48,642

Stanley, VA $48,677

Timberville, VA $48,665

Charlottesville, VA $48,752

Afton, VA $48,212

Arrington, VA $47,253

Barboursville, VA $48,942

Batesville, VA $48,636

Covesville, VA $48,216

Crozet, VA $48,659

Dyke, VA $48,635

Ruby, VA $52,927

Desktop Support Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Desktop Support Tech roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Desktop Support Tech positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Desktop Support Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Desktop Support Tech

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$77,821	$37.0	50%
Financial Services	$72,633	$35.0	40%
Biotechnology	$67,445	$32.0	30%

Desktop Support Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Desktop Support Tech'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.

$47,373

Average $51,881/year

$57,302

$3,948

Average $4,323/month

$4,775

$911

Average $998/week

$1,102

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,302	$4,775	$1,102	$28
Average	$51,881	$4,323	$998	$25
25th Percentile	$47,373	$3,948	$911	$23

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