MN · St. Cloud · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in St. Cloud, MN

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the St. Cloud area earn a median of $29.72 per hour, about $61,820 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $25.19 and $36.60. That ranks 62nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 11th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for St. Cloud. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. Cloud.

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Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in St. Cloud, MN

The metro median is 2% below the Minnesota statewide median of $30.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 400 computer user support specialists employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.70$47,22022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$25.19$52,40013% below U.S. median
Median$29.72$61,8202% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$36.60$76,13026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$42.92$89,27048% above U.S. median

How St. Cloud ranks

  • 62nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 11th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 St. Cloud

  • Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.72 median hour buys what $33.91 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 St. Cloud paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,070
  • Per year: $53,496
  • Per month: $4,458

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

Hospitals in St. Cloud

CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Cloud Va Medical Center
St. Cloud, MN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federalNot 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
Maple Grove, MN45 mi$31.20/hr72,739
Coon Rapids, MN48 mi$31.20/hr63,807
Plymouth, MN49 mi$31.20/hr78,551
Brooklyn Park, MN49 mi$31.20/hr82,893
Blaine, MN53 mi$31.20/hr75,172
Minnetonka, MN54 mi$31.20/hr52,651

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 St. Cloud, MN?

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $29.72 per hour, about $61,820 a year. The middle half earn between $25.19 and $36.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

St. Cloud ranks 11th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 62nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring healthcare it support specialists in St. Cloud?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in St. Cloud. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Cloud.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud 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.

Does Valorem Health place healthcare it support specialists in St. Cloud?

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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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