MO · St. Joseph · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in St. Joseph, MO

Pay for healthcare it support specialists in the St. Joseph area centers on $25.46 per hour, or about $52,950 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.28 and the upper quarter over $31.19. That ranks 232nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 94th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Joseph. The free report below lists employers near St. Joseph and what they pay.

Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in St. Joseph, MO

The metro median is in line with the Missouri statewide median of $25.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 160 computer user support specialists employed in the St. Joseph metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.97$35,30042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.28$44,26027% below U.S. median
Median$25.46$52,95012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$31.19$64,8808% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.14$81,41035% above U.S. median

How St. Joseph ranks

  • 232nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 94th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 8 Missouri 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. Joseph

  • Overall prices in St. Joseph run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 45% below the U.S. average (index 55.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $25.46 median hour buys what $29.47 buys at the national price level, 2% 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$917
  • Per year: $45,828
  • Per month: $3,819

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

Hospitals in St. Joseph

CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Joseph.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph
Saint Joseph, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehab Ctr
Saint Joseph, MO
PsychiatricGovernment 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
Kansas City, KS44 mi$27.51/hr156,752
Kansas City, MO46 mi$27.51/hr516,032
Shawnee, KS51 mi$27.51/hr69,724
Independence, MO53 mi$27.51/hr121,629
Lenexa, KS55 mi$27.51/hr59,427
Blue Springs, MO60 mi$27.51/hr61,246

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

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Missouri

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

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

Missouri state guide

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Common questions

How much do healthcare it support specialists make in St. Joseph, MO?

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the St. Joseph metro area have a median pay of $25.46 per hour, about $52,950 a year. The middle half earn between $21.28 and $31.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

St. Joseph ranks 94th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 232nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do healthcare it support specialists work in St. Joseph?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Joseph, led by Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in St. Joseph as a healthcare it support specialist?

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

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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
  • Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 1 posting$53.35/ hr$44–$63

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