IA · Iowa City · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Iowa City, IA

Pay for healthcare it support specialists in the Iowa City area centers on $27.22 per hour, or about $56,630 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.75 and the upper quarter over $33.18. That ranks 163rd of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 83rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Iowa City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Iowa City.

Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Iowa City, IA

The metro median is in line with the Iowa statewide median of $27.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 220 computer user support specialists employed in the Iowa City metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.53).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.52$38,52036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.75$47,32022% below U.S. median
Median$27.22$56,6306% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$33.18$69,01014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.17$83,55038% above U.S. median

How Iowa City ranks

  • 163rd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 83rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 8 Iowa 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 Iowa City

  • Overall prices in Iowa City run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $27.22 median hour buys what $29.75 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$980
  • Per year: $48,996
  • Per month: $4,083

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

Hospitals in Iowa City

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Iowa City.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Iowa City Va Medical Center
Iowa City, IA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down
Iowa City, IA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Iowa City, IA
Acute careGovernment and federal2 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
Cedar Rapids, IA23 mi$27.26/hr137,904
Davenport, IA48 mi$25.58/hr100,938
Waterloo, IA72 mi$28.04/hr67,477
Dubuque, IA72 mi$26.01/hr58,987
Ankeny, IA107 mi$28.28/hr76,727
Des Moines, IA108 mi$28.28/hr213,096

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Iowa · Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Iowa

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

Iowa taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Iowa City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Iowa City, IA?

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Iowa City metro area have a median pay of $27.22 per hour, about $56,630 a year. The middle half earn between $22.75 and $33.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Iowa City ranks 83rd of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 163rd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Iowa City?

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

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Iowa City as a healthcare it support specialist?

Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Iowa requires for your role with the Iowa 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 Iowa City?

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  • 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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