CA · Bakersfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Bakersfield area earn a median of $29.75 per hour, about $61,880 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.96 and $37.41. That ranks 61st of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 92nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Bakersfield. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bakersfield.

Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Bakersfield, CA

The metro median is 20% below the California statewide median of $36.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 650 computer user support specialists employed in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.43).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.37$44,45026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.96$56,0807% below U.S. median
Median$29.75$61,8803% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.41$77,81029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.42$94,47057% above U.S. median

How Bakersfield ranks

  • 61st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 92nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 20th of 24 California 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 Bakersfield

  • Overall prices in Bakersfield-Delano run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.75 median hour buys what $29.49 buys at the national price level, 2% above 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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Estimated weekly gross$1,071
  • Per year: $53,550
  • Per month: $4,462

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bakersfield-Delano metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Bakersfield

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Bakersfield.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal1 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Hospital, Lp
Bakersfield, CA
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, Llc
Bakersfield, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Delano, CA31 mi$29.75/hr53,198
Porterville, CA49 mi$29.26/hr63,517
Tulare, CA61 mi$29.26/hr72,601
Lancaster, CA67 mi$34.24/hr167,426
Visalia, CA69 mi$29.26/hr146,271
Santa Clarita, CA72 mi$34.24/hr229,159

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in California · Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in California

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

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Bakersfield, CA?

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Bakersfield-Delano metro area have a median pay of $29.75 per hour, about $61,880 a year. The middle half earn between $26.96 and $37.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bakersfield a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?

Bakersfield-Delano ranks 92nd of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 61st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Bakersfield?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Bakersfield, led by Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Bakersfield as a healthcare it support specialist?

Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California 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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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$37.08High$41

9 IT Support postings with published pay in California, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 9 IT Support roles

  1. Desktop Support Analyst, Information Technology, Full-Time, DaysPermanent
    $38.60–$57.91/ hour
    MarinHealth · San Rafael, CA · posted today
  2. Clinic Data Audit SpecialistPermanent
    $25.00–$34.33/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Sacramento, CA · posted today

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