CA · Salinas · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Salinas, CA

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Salinas area earn a median of $33.42 per hour, about $69,510 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.74 and $40.41. That ranks 20th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 54th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Salinas. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Salinas.

Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Salinas, CA

The metro median is 10% below the California statewide median of $36.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 370 computer user support specialists employed in the Salinas 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%$22.94$47,72021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.74$59,7801% below U.S. median
Median$33.42$69,51015% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.41$84,05039% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.02$99,88066% above U.S. median

How Salinas ranks

  • 20th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 54th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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 Salinas

  • Overall prices in Salinas run 9% above the U.S. average (index 109.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 46% above the U.S. average (index 145.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $33.42 median hour buys what $30.65 buys at the national price level, 6% 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$1,203
  • Per year: $60,156
  • Per month: $5,013

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

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Hospitals in Salinas

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Salinas.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Salinas Valley Health Medical Center
Salinas, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Natividad Medical Center
Salinas, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes

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
Watsonville, CA18 mi$35.29/hr51,320
Gilroy, CA22 mi$38.91/hr60,390
Santa Cruz, CA30 mi$35.29/hr62,581
San Jose, CA43 mi$38.91/hr997,368
Cupertino, CA49 mi$38.91/hr58,710
Santa Clara, CA50 mi$38.91/hr133,132

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.

California state guide

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Salinas city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Salinas metro area have a median pay of $33.42 per hour, about $69,510 a year. The middle half earn between $28.74 and $40.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Salinas ranks 54th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 20th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Salinas?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Salinas, led by Salinas Valley Health Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Salinas 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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