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MarinHealth · San Rafael, CA
Pay for healthcare it support specialists in the Vista area centers on $33.43 per hour, or about $69,530 a year. The lower quarter earns under $27.86 and the upper quarter over $39.76. That ranks 19th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 73rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Vista metro area. The free report below lists employers near Vista and what they pay.
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 5,110 computer user support specialists employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.54 | $46,880 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.86 | $57,950 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.43 | $69,530 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.76 | $82,700 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.22 | $106,540 | 77% above U.S. median |
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.
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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CMS lists 18 hospitals in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr San Diego, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Va San Diego Healthcare System San Diego, CA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital And Hlthcr Ctr Coronado, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside, CA | 5 mi | $33.43/hr | 170,941 |
| Carlsbad, CA | 5 mi | $33.43/hr | 113,575 |
| Temecula, CA | 22 mi | $31.76/hr | 112,431 |
| Murrieta, CA | 27 mi | $31.76/hr | 112,539 |
| San Clemente, CA | 28 mi | $34.24/hr | 62,627 |
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Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $33.43 per hour, about $69,530 a year. The middle half earn between $27.86 and $39.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 73rd of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 19th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area, led by Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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