Computer User Support Specialists Salary in Tennessee
Computer User Support Specialists in Tennessee have a median of $55,990 a year, below the national $61,860 (−9%); the state ranks 42nd of 51 states by median. Computer User Support Specialists earn 18% more than the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, Missouri and Kentucky pay more (up to $65,040 in Virginia) and Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas pay less (down to $46,360 in Arkansas). Tennessee employs 11,920 computer user support specialists, 3.63 per 1,000 jobs, the 22nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.79 means it is less common in Tennessee than nationally.
Tennessee vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tennessee | Hourly | $18.51 | $22.60 | $26.92 | $32.07 | $38.84 | $28.41 | 11,920 | 3.63 | 0.79 |
| Annual | $38,500 | $47,010 | $55,990 | $66,700 | $80,780 | $59,100 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.70 | $23.56 | $29.74 | $38.00 | $48.34 | $32.37 | 717,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,980 | $49,000 | $61,860 | $79,040 | $100,540 | $67,330 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 42nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 22nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.79
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.63
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Tennessee's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Tennessee
10 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Tennessee publish a row for computer user support specialists, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $28.59 | $59,460 | $40,930 | $82,800 | 1,770 | 2.90 | 0.63 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $28.34 | $58,960 | $43,370 | $86,670 | 4,310 | 3.92 | 0.85 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $27.75 | $57,720 | $37,350 | $80,350 | 400 | 3.38 | 0.73 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $26.65 | $55,430 | $39,900 | $88,620 | 930 | 3.46 | 0.75 |
| Knoxville, TN | $25.65 | $53,350 | $38,140 | $76,440 | 1,440 | 3.40 | 0.74 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $24.04 | $49,990 | $38,060 | $77,150 | 370 | 3.54 | 0.77 |
| Cleveland, TN | $23.40 | $48,670 | $37,170 | $69,420 | 100 | 2.25 | 0.49 |
| Jackson, TN | $23.33 | $48,530 | $34,420 | $72,170 | 200 | 2.33 | 0.50 |
| Morristown, TN | $22.96 | $47,770 | $38,480 | $74,230 | 110 | 2.36 | 0.51 |
| Johnson City, TN | $22.36 | $46,510 | $37,540 | $63,910 | 340 | 4.13 | 0.90 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $24.82 | $51,630 | $36,970 | $75,840 | 230 | 2.10 | 0.45 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $24.04 | $50,000 | $32,450 | $77,480 | 250 | 2.10 | 0.45 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $22.67 | $47,150 | $30,220 | $72,680 | 300 | 2.60 | 0.56 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $21.96 | $45,680 | $29,250 | $75,250 | 260 | 1.81 | 0.39 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $26.92 | $55,990 | 11,920 | 0.79 |
| Alabama | $23.86 | $49,630 | 7,360 | 0.75 |
| Arkansas | $22.29 | $46,360 | 4,390 | 0.73 |
| Georgia | $29.06 | $60,440 | 25,980 | 1.15 |
| Kentucky | $27.81 | $57,850 | 9,460 | 1.03 |
| Missouri | $28.74 | $59,770 | 13,510 | 1.00 |
| Mississippi | $25.11 | $52,230 | 3,830 | 0.71 |
| North Carolina | $28.90 | $60,120 | 23,100 | 1.01 |
| Virginia | $31.27 | $65,040 | 20,910 | 1.10 |
See the national page for Computer User Support Specialists (every state ranked) and the Tennessee wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Tennessee estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.