Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Little Rock, AR
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Little Rock area earn a median of $23.98 per hour, about $49,880 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.74 and $30.06. That ranks 301st of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 245th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Little Rock. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Little Rock.
- $23.98median pay per hour, Little Rock
- $21–$30typical range per hour
- 1,340employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Little Rock, AR
The metro median is 5% above the Arkansas statewide median of $22.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 1,340 computer user support specialists employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.91 | $37,250 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.74 | $43,140 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.98 | $49,880 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.06 | $62,520 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.04 | $74,960 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Little Rock ranks
- 301st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 245th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Arkansas metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for healthcare it support specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Computer User Support Specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Little Rock
- Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.98 median hour buys what $26.83 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $43,164
- Per month: $3,597
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Little Rock
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Little Rock.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Heart Hospital, Llc Little Rock, AR | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock Little Rock, AR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Chi-St Vincent Infirmary Little Rock, AR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Central Ar. Veterans Healthcare System Lr Little Rock, AR | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital Little Rock, AR | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Arkansas State Hospital Little Rock, AR | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock, AR | 8 mi | $23.98/hr | 64,498 |
| Conway, AR | 25 mi | $23.98/hr | 70,711 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 121 mi | $24.26/hr | 82,384 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 122 mi | $23.50/hr | 90,507 |
| Southaven, MS | 136 mi | $26.19/hr | 57,493 |
| Fayetteville, AR | 138 mi | $22.68/hr | 103,134 |
Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Arkansas · Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Arkansas
Healthcare IT support specialists keep workstations, devices and clinical applications running for care teams.
- Help desk or desktop support experience
- CompTIA A+ or similar for many roles
- Comfort working with clinical staff
Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Little Rock
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Common questions
How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Little Rock, AR?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $23.98 per hour, about $49,880 a year. The middle half earn between $20.74 and $30.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Little Rock a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 245th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 301st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Little Rock?
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Little Rock, led by Arkansas Heart Hospital, Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Little Rock as a healthcare it support specialist?
Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 7 postings$37.08/ hr$33–$41
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 1 posting$60.58/ hr$50–$72
- ChristianaCareNewark, DE · 1 posting$54.74/ hr$42–$67
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 1 posting$53.35/ hr$44–$63
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22 IT Support postings with published pay in the US, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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