CA · Modesto · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Modesto, CA

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Modesto area earn a median of $31.01 per hour, about $64,500 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.13 and $38.72. That ranks 40th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 79th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Modesto. The free report below lists employers near Modesto and what they pay.

Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Modesto, CA

The metro median is 16% below the California statewide median of $36.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 340 computer user support specialists employed in the Modesto metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.38).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.99$47,82021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.13$56,4306% below U.S. median
Median$31.01$64,5007% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.72$80,54033% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.99$99,82065% above U.S. median

How Modesto ranks

  • 40th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 79th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 19th 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 Modesto

  • Overall prices in Modesto run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.01 median hour buys what $29.79 buys at the national price level, 3% 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$1,116
  • Per year: $55,818
  • Per month: $4,652

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

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Hospitals in Modesto

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Modesto.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Medical Center
Modesto, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital
Modesto, CA
Acute careNonprofitNot 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
Turlock, CA12 mi$31.01/hr72,888
Manteca, CA16 mi$31.67/hr94,292
Tracy, CA25 mi$31.67/hr100,136
Stockton, CA29 mi$31.67/hr324,975
Merced, CA37 mi$31.46/hr96,073
Lodi, CA37 mi$31.67/hr68,642

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 Modesto, CA?

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Modesto metro area have a median pay of $31.01 per hour, about $64,500 a year. The middle half earn between $27.13 and $38.72 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Modesto ranks 79th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 40th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Modesto?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Modesto, led by Memorial Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Modesto 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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