PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Laboratory Technical Specialist
United Health Services · Johnson City, NY
$37.00–$55.50/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Syracuse, NY
Pay for healthcare it support specialists in the Syracuse area centers on $31.01 per hour, or about $64,490 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.94 and the upper quarter over $44.80. That ranks 41st of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 21st of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse. The free report below lists employers near Syracuse and what they pay.
- $31.01median pay per hour, Syracuse
- $24–$45typical range per hour
- 1,200employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Syracuse, NY
The metro median is 1% above the New York statewide median of $30.73 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 1,200 computer user support specialists employed in the Syracuse metro area, 4.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $20.29 | $42,200 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.94 | $49,800 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.01 | $64,490 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.80 | $93,180 | 54% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.80 | $93,180 | 54% above U.S. median |
How Syracuse ranks
- 41st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 21st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 11 New York 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 Syracuse
- Overall prices in Syracuse run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 80.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.01 median hour buys what $32.39 buys at the national price level, 12% 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$1,116
- Per year: $55,818
- Per month: $4,652
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Syracuse metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Laboratory Technical Specialist - Full Time - Transfusion Medicine Department: Apheresis, Blood Bank and Cellular Therapy
NewYork-Presbyterian · New York
$103k–$149k/ year
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Hospitals in Syracuse
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Va Medical Center Syracuse, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Crouse Hospital Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Hutchings Psychiatric Ctr Syracuse, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 46 mi | $25.82/hr | 63,660 |
| Rochester, NY | 75 mi | $28.28/hr | 207,282 |
| Schenectady, NY | 113 mi | $28.22/hr | 69,495 |
| Scranton, PA | 116 mi | $25.47/hr | 75,905 |
| Albany, NY | 122 mi | $28.22/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 127 mi | $28.22/hr | 51,065 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in New York
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 York 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 Syracuse, NY?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Syracuse metro area have a median pay of $31.01 per hour, about $64,490 a year. The middle half earn between $23.94 and $44.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Syracuse a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Syracuse ranks 21st of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 41st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Syracuse?
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse, led by Syracuse Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New York license to work in Syracuse as a healthcare it support specialist?
Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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
- ChristianaCareNewark, DE · 1 posting$54.74/ hr$42–$67
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 1 posting$53.35/ hr$44–$63
- MarinHealthSan Rafael, CA · 1 posting$48.25/ hr$39–$58
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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
- Laboratory Technical SpecialistPermanent$37.00–$55.50/ hour
- Laboratory Technical Specialist - Full Time - Transfusion Medicine Department: Apheresis, Blood Bank and Cellular TherapyPermanent$103k–$149k/ year
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