PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Lab Technical Specialist Microbiology
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$32.47–$47.23/ hour
Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Waltham, MA
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Waltham area earn a median of $37.38 per hour, about $77,750 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.51 and $41.46. That ranks 7th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 7th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Waltham and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Waltham.
- $37.38median pay per hour, Boston
- $31–$41typical range per hour
- 15,640employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 3% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $36.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 15,640 computer user support specialists employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 5.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.28).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.75 | $51,480 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.51 | $63,460 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Median | $37.38 | $77,750 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $41.46 | $86,240 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.23 | $102,400 | 70% above U.S. median |
How Waltham ranks
- 7th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 7th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 5 Massachusetts 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 Waltham
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.38 median hour buys what $34.53 buys at the national price level, 19% 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 Waltham paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,346
- Per year: $67,284
- Per month: $5,607
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area
CMS lists 27 hospitals in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham And Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| North Shore Medical Center - Salem, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Dover, NH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Anna Jaques Hospital Newburyport, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, MA | 4 mi | $37.38/hr | 90,700 |
| Cambridge, MA | 6 mi | $37.38/hr | 121,186 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Massachusetts
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
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Common questions
How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Waltham, MA?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $37.38 per hour, about $77,750 a year. The middle half earn between $30.51 and $41.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waltham a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 7th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 7th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring healthcare it support specialists in Waltham?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waltham.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Waltham as a healthcare it support specialist?
Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts 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
- Mass General BrighamNewton, MA · 2 postings$42.08/ hr$32–$50
- 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
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2What they are offering now
Low$21Median$37.08High$57
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 now: 2 IT Support roles
- MLS Technical Specialist, HematologyPermanent$39.00–$49.63/ hour
- Lab Technical Specialist MicrobiologyPermanent$32.47–$47.23/ hour
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