Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Plainfield, NJ
Pay for healthcare it support specialists in the Plainfield area centers on $33.66 per hour, or about $70,010 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.71 and the upper quarter over $42.55. That ranks 18th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 72nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Plainfield metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Plainfield.
- $33.66median pay per hour, New York
- $25–$43typical range per hour
- 40,410employed in the metro area
- 113cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Plainfield, NJ
The metro median is 6% above the New Jersey statewide median of $31.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 40,410 computer user support specialists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 4.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.00 | $41,600 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.71 | $51,400 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.66 | $70,010 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $42.55 | $88,500 | 47% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $52.16 | $108,490 | 80% above U.S. median |
How Plainfield ranks
- 18th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 72nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
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 Plainfield
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.66 median hour buys what $29.90 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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- Per year: $60,588
- Per month: $5,049
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick, NJ | 9 mi | $33.66/hr | 57,487 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 10 mi | $33.66/hr | 56,939 |
Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in New Jersey · Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in New Jersey
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
New Jersey 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 Plainfield, NJ?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $33.66 per hour, about $70,010 a year. The middle half earn between $24.71 and $42.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Plainfield a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 72nd of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Plainfield?
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, led by Hackensack University Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Plainfield as a healthcare it support specialist?
Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 1 posting$53.35/ hr$44–$63
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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.
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