Computer User Support Specialists Salary
Computer User Support Specialists in Abilene, TX make a median of $52,150 a year, or about $25.07 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.36), which stretches that salary to about $57,714 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,276/month, about 35.2% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $52K get you in Abilene?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Abilene’s Regional Price Parity (90.36). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Abilene
Pay for computer user support specialists in Abilene runs about 16% below the U.S. median of $62K. Rent runs $1,276/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 34.8% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.36 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for computer user support specialists in metros near Abilene, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $61K | $59K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $59K | $60K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62K | $63K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $57K | $61K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Abilene, TX
Entry-level computer user support specialists (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
Computer User Support Specialists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $81K | +31% | 3,140 |
| California | $80K | +29% | 74,490 |
| Washington | $75K | +22% | 21,860 |
| Massachusetts | $75K | +21% | 17,570 |
| New York | $73K | +17% | 39,100 |
| Colorado | $72K | +16% | 16,740 |
| Connecticut | $70K | +13% | 9,300 |
| Wyoming | $65K | +5% | 790 |
| Virginia | $65K | +5% | 20,910 |
| Maryland | $65K | +5% | 12,200 |
| New Jersey | $64K | +4% | 18,200 |
| Minnesota | $64K | +3% | 15,320 |
| Alaska | $63K | +2% | 950 |
| Vermont | $63K | +2% | 1,630 |
| Oregon | $63K | +2% | 8,850 |
| Rhode Island | $63K | +1% | 1,780 |
| Delaware | $62K | +0% | 1,890 |
| Arizona | $61K | -1% | 18,780 |
| North Dakota | $61K | -1% | 1,400 |
| Utah | $61K | -1% | 11,120 |
| Maine | $61K | -2% | 2,810 |
| Nebraska | $61K | -2% | 6,380 |
| New Hampshire | $61K | -2% | 3,910 |
| Georgia | $60K | -2% | 25,980 |
| North Carolina | $60K | -3% | 23,100 |
| Illinois | $60K | -3% | 26,060 |
| Missouri | $60K | -3% | 13,510 |
| Ohio | $60K | -3% | 22,370 |
| Texas | $59K | -4% | 72,030 |
| Idaho | $59K | -4% | 3,650 |
| Iowa | $59K | -5% | 6,140 |
| Wisconsin | $59K | -5% | 12,400 |
| Florida | $59K | -5% | 51,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $59K | -5% | 30,560 |
| Montana | $58K | -5% | 1,640 |
| Nevada | $58K | -6% | 6,560 |
| Kentucky | $58K | -6% | 9,460 |
| Hawaii | $57K | -8% | 2,440 |
| Indiana | $57K | -9% | 13,540 |
| Michigan | $56K | -9% | 22,090 |
| Kansas | $56K | -9% | 6,780 |
| Tennessee | $56K | -9% | 11,920 |
| West Virginia | $55K | -11% | 2,250 |
| New Mexico | $53K | -14% | 3,290 |
| Louisiana | $52K | -15% | 4,780 |
| Mississippi | $52K | -16% | 3,830 |
| South Carolina | $52K | -16% | 9,880 |
| Oklahoma | $52K | -16% | 9,600 |
| Alabama | $50K | -20% | 7,360 |
| South Dakota | $48K | -22% | 1,240 |
| Arkansas | $46K | -25% | 4,390 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a computer user support specialist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Abilene?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $52K, rent takes 34.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,276/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,100/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer user support specialists in Abilene?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer user support specialists typically earn — is $36K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,189/month. At HUD’s $1,276/month FMR, rent would take 58% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is computer user support specialist a high-paying job in Abilene?
Local pay runs 16% below the national median — $52K here vs. $62K nationally. Cost of living is 10% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Abilene compare to the national average for computer user support specialists?
Abilene pays $52K median vs. the U.S. average of $62K — that’s -16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.36), the purchasing-power equivalent is $58K — below the national median.
How much do computer user support specialists make in Abilene, TX?
The median is $52,150 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,490, and experienced computer user support specialists can clear $76,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Abilene?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,662/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,276/month, which eats 34.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a computer user support specialists salary go in Abilene?
Abilene has a Regional Price Parity of 90.36 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer user support specialists salary is worth about $57,714 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do computer user support specialists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.