MN · Duluth · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Duluth, MN

The median healthcare it support specialist pay in the Duluth area is $27.85 per hour ($57,930 a year), with the typical range running from $23.51 to $29.84. That ranks 125th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 37th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Duluth. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Duluth.

Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Duluth, MN

The metro median is 8% below the Minnesota statewide median of $30.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 570 computer user support specialists employed in the Duluth metro area, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.16$39,85034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.51$48,90019% below U.S. median
Median$27.85$57,9304% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$29.84$62,0703% above U.S. median
Top 10%$36.20$75,30025% above U.S. median

How Duluth ranks

  • 125th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 37th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 4 Minnesota 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 Duluth

  • Overall prices in Duluth run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $27.85 median hour buys what $31.37 buys at the national price level, 8% 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$1,003
  • Per year: $50,130
  • Per month: $4,178

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

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Hospitals in Duluth

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Lukes Hospital
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Essentia Health Duluth
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo

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
Blaine, MN122 mi$31.20/hr75,172
Coon Rapids, MN124 mi$31.20/hr63,807
Brooklyn Park, MN129 mi$31.20/hr82,893
St. Cloud, MN130 mi$29.72/hr72,145
Maple Grove, MN131 mi$31.20/hr72,739
St. Paul, MN134 mi$31.20/hr307,465

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

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Minnesota

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

Minnesota 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 Duluth, MN?

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Duluth metro area have a median pay of $27.85 per hour, about $57,930 a year. The middle half earn between $23.51 and $29.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Duluth ranks 37th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 125th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Duluth?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth, led by Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Duluth as a healthcare it support specialist?

Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota 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
  • MarinHealthSan Rafael, CA · 1 posting$48.25/ hr$39–$58

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2What they are offering now

Low$16Median$23.62High$63

3 IT Support postings with published pay in Minnesota, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 IT Support roles

  1. Patient Transport & Unit SupportPermanent
    $16.05–$24.09/ hour
    CentraCare · Saint Cloud, MN · posted 9 days ago
  2. Unit Technician - Monitor/VCMPermanent
    $19.92–$27.33/ hour
    Mayo Clinic · Mankato, MN · posted 13 days ago

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