OH · Newark · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Newark, OH

The median healthcare it support specialist pay in the Newark area is $28.88 per hour ($60,070 a year), with the typical range running from $22.33 to $36.57. That ranks 87th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 64th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Newark. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Newark.

Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Newark, OH

The metro median is 12% above the Ohio statewide median of $25.72 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 4,980 computer user support specialists employed in the Columbus 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%$18.33$38,13037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.33$46,45023% below U.S. median
Median$28.88$60,070in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$36.57$76,07026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.94$99,72065% above U.S. median

How Newark ranks

  • 87th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 64th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 12 Ohio 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 Newark

  • Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.88 median hour buys what $30.25 buys at the national price level, 4% 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$1,040
  • Per year: $51,984
  • Per month: $4,332

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

Hospitals in Newark

CMS lists 1 hospital in Newark.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Licking Memorial Hospital
Newark, OH
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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
Columbus, OH30 mi$28.88/hr933,263
Springfield, OH73 mi$24.58/hr58,138
Canton, OH75 mi$23.72/hr69,211
Akron, OH84 mi$24.16/hr189,664
Cuyahoga Falls, OH89 mi$24.16/hr50,979
Elyria, OH91 mi$25.92/hr53,604

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

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Ohio

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

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

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Newark

Newark city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Newark, OH?

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $28.88 per hour, about $60,070 a year. The middle half earn between $22.33 and $36.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Columbus ranks 64th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 87th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Newark?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Newark, led by Licking Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Newark as a healthcare it support specialist?

Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio 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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Low$21Median$37.08High$57

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