TN · Memphis · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Memphis, TN

Pay for healthcare it support specialists in the Memphis area centers on $26.19 per hour, or about $54,470 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.95 and the upper quarter over $32.26. That ranks 202nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 150th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Memphis. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Memphis.

Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Memphis, TN

The metro median is in line with the Tennessee statewide median of $26.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 1,440 computer user support specialists employed in the Memphis metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.51).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.32$38,11037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.95$45,66024% below U.S. median
Median$26.19$54,47010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$32.26$67,10011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.82$84,91041% above U.S. median

How Memphis ranks

  • 202nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 150th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 10 Tennessee 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 Memphis

  • Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $26.19 median hour buys what $28.41 buys at the national price level, 2% below 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$943
  • Per year: $47,142
  • Per month: $3,928
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

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

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Hospitals in Memphis

CMS lists 11 hospitals in Memphis.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Memphis Va Medical Center
Memphis, TN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Regional One Health
Memphis, TN
Acute careGovernment and federal1 of 5Yes
St Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Delta Specialty Hospital
Memphis, TN
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Crestwyn Behavioral Health
Memphis, TN
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
Memphis, TN
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo
Memphis Mental Health Institute
Memphis, TN
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
Southaven, MS11 mi$26.19/hr57,493
Bartlett, TN12 mi$26.19/hr56,708
Jonesboro, AR63 mi$24.26/hr82,384
Jackson, TN74 mi$23.24/hr69,303
North Little Rock, AR130 mi$23.98/hr64,498
Little Rock, AR138 mi$23.98/hr204,774

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

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Tennessee

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

Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Tennessee state guide

Other healthcare roles in Memphis

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Common questions

How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Memphis, TN?

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $26.19 per hour, about $54,470 a year. The middle half earn between $21.95 and $32.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Memphis ranks 150th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 202nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Memphis?

CMS lists 11 hospitals in Memphis, led by Baptist Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Memphis as a healthcare it support specialist?

Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee 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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2What they are offering now

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: 1 IT Support roles

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    $18.00–$20.00/ hour
    LifePoint Health · Remote (TN hiring) · posted 6 days ago

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