TN · Nashville · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Nashville, TN

The median healthcare it support specialist pay in the Nashville area is $28.28 per hour ($58,820 a year), with the typical range running from $23.22 to $34.24. That ranks 108th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 96th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in Nashville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Nashville.

Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Nashville, TN

The metro median is 8% above the Tennessee statewide median of $26.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 4,460 computer user support specialists employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 4.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.34$40,23033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.22$48,30020% below U.S. median
Median$28.28$58,8203% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$34.24$71,22018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.17$93,95056% above U.S. median

How Nashville ranks

  • 108th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 96th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Nashville

  • Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.28 median hour buys what $29.35 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$1,018
  • Per year: $50,904
  • Per month: $4,242
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

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

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Hospitals in Nashville

CMS lists 10 hospitals in Nashville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Metro Nashville General Hospital
Nashville, TN
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System
Nashville, TN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Saint Thomas Hospital For Spinal Surgery
Nashville, TN
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
Nashville, TN
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Middle Tn Mental Health Institute
Nashville, TN
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
Hendersonville, TN14 mi$28.28/hr63,947
Franklin, TN18 mi$28.28/hr89,142
Clarksville, TN41 mi$23.21/hr185,690
Bowling Green, KY59 mi$23.47/hr79,076
Madison, AL101 mi$23.59/hr64,029
Huntsville, AL102 mi$23.59/hr230,402

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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 Nashville

Nashville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $28.28 per hour, about $58,820 a year. The middle half earn between $23.22 and $34.24 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 96th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 108th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Nashville?

CMS lists 10 hospitals in Nashville, led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Nashville 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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