Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Lafayette, IN
Pay for healthcare it support specialists in the Lafayette area centers on $24.76 per hour, or about $51,510 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.58 and the upper quarter over $30.64. That ranks 266th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 263rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Lafayette. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lafayette.
- $24.76median pay per hour, Lafayette
- $23–$31typical range per hour
- 340employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Lafayette, IN
The metro median is 6% below the Indiana statewide median of $26.46 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 340 computer user support specialists employed in the Lafayette-West Lafayette 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% | $19.59 | $40,750 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.58 | $46,970 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.76 | $51,510 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.64 | $63,730 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $40.23 | $83,680 | 39% above U.S. median |
How Lafayette ranks
- 266th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 263rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th of 12 Indiana 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 Lafayette
- Overall prices in Lafayette-West Lafayette run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 76.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.76 median hour buys what $26.50 buys at the national price level, 9% below 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.
Get the Lafayette Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay report
Named employers near Lafayette, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportEstimate your Lafayette paycheck
- Per year: $44,568
- Per month: $3,714
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Lafayette
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lafayette.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital Lafayette, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Franciscan Health Lafayette Lafayette, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Sycamore Springs Lafayette, IN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo, IN | 39 mi | $23.40/hr | 60,093 |
| Westfield, IN | 45 mi | $28.59/hr | 62,994 |
| Carmel, IN | 48 mi | $28.59/hr | 103,606 |
| Noblesville, IN | 52 mi | $28.59/hr | 75,239 |
| Fishers, IN | 56 mi | $28.59/hr | 103,986 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 57 mi | $28.59/hr | 891,484 |
Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Indiana · Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Indiana
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
Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Lafayette
Lafayette city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Lafayette, IN?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Lafayette-West Lafayette metro area have a median pay of $24.76 per hour, about $51,510 a year. The middle half earn between $22.58 and $30.64 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lafayette a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Lafayette-West Lafayette ranks 263rd of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 266th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Lafayette?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lafayette, led by Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Lafayette as a healthcare it support specialist?
Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare it support specialists in Lafayette?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Lafayette and across Indiana. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Lafayette.
What do employers near Lafayette pay healthcare it support specialists? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other employers
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
55+ Healthcare IT Support Specialist roles in Indiana, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Your IT Support pay reportTop-paying employers shown · your Indiana list by name comes with the full report
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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Indiana list
2What they are offering now
22 IT Support postings with published pay in the US, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open IT Support roles
Open IT Support roles near Lafayette, IN, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.