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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

15-1232 Computer User Support Specialists



Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Excludes “Network and Computer Systems Administrators” (15-1244).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 15,320812$33.64/hr$23.64/hr$26.91/hr$31.45/hr$38.90/hr$47.06/hr
U S 717,1905,738$33.28/hr$20.25/hr$24.22/hr$30.57/hr$39.06/hr$49.69/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining10$43.72/hr
Construction250$30.89/hr
Manufacturing1,420$36.05/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,800$34.10/hr
Information1,500$30.76/hr
Financial Activities1,240$30.75/hr
Professional and Business Services5,780$31.29/hr
Education and Health Services2,020$30.57/hr
Leisure and Hospitality110$27.79/hr
Other Services270$32.90/hr
Public Administration900$32.55/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 80$30.45/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 170$29.70/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 170$30.22/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 360$31.46/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 400$30.39/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 410$28.73/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 420$30.59/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 420$32.23/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 520$30.81/hr1.9%
Northwest Balance of State 520$29.95/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 580$29.51/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 600$29.52/hr2.5%
Northwest Minnesota 620$29.81/hr2.8%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 640$30.27/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 730$31.56/hr0.9%
Central Minnesota 940$31.11/hr4.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 10,670$32.10/hr5.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 11,190$32.07/hrN/A
Minnesota 15,320$31.45/hr4.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Computer Network Support Specialists 2,930$37.56/hr6.6%
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 4,550$50.35/hr1.9%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 1,720$24.99/hr-2.7%


  • Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.
  • Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
  • Inspect equipment and read order sheets to prepare for delivery to users.
  • Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.
  • Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
  • Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
  • Modify and customize commercial programs for internal needs.
  • Prepare evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades.
  • Modify and customize commercial programs for internal needs.
  • Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.