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Desktop Support Analyst, Information Technology, Full-Time, Days
MarinHealth · San Rafael, CA
$38.60–$57.91/ hour
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Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in San Rafael, CA
Pay for healthcare it support specialists in the San Rafael area centers on $40.87 per hour, or about $85,010 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.44 and the upper quarter over $50.54. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in San Rafael. That ranks 2nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 4th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Rafael.
- $40.87median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $32–$51typical range per hour
- 9,720employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 11% above the California statewide median of $36.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 9,720 computer user support specialists employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 4.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.26 | $52,540 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.44 | $67,480 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Median | $40.87 | $85,010 | 41% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.54 | $105,120 | 74% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.21 | $129,400 | 114% above U.S. median |
How San Rafael ranks
- 2nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 4th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 San Rafael
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.87 median hour buys what $35.35 buys at the national price level, 22% 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.
Estimate your San Rafael paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,471
- Per year: $73,566
- Per month: $6,130
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in San Rafael
CMS lists 1 hospital in San Rafael.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Rafael, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato, CA | 8 mi | $40.87/hr | 52,311 |
| Richmond, CA | 8 mi | $40.87/hr | 115,353 |
| Vallejo, CA | 16 mi | $38.36/hr | 123,475 |
| Petaluma, CA | 19 mi | $36.90/hr | 59,393 |
| Napa, CA | 25 mi | $36.22/hr | 76,921 |
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 San Rafael, CA?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $40.87 per hour, about $85,010 a year. The middle half earn between $32.44 and $50.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Rafael a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 4th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 2nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring healthcare it support specialists in San Rafael?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in San Rafael. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Rafael.
Do I need a California license to work in San Rafael 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
- Desktop Support Analyst, Information Technology, Full-Time, DaysPermanent$38.60–$57.91/ hour
- Clinic Data Audit SpecialistPermanent$25.00–$34.33/ hour
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