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Service Desk Support Specialist I
Hendrick Health System · Abilene, TX
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Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Abilene, TX
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Abilene area earn a median of $21.75 per hour, about $45,240 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.27 and $27.00. That ranks 368th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 329th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Abilene. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Abilene.
- $21.75median pay per hour, Abilene
- $18–$27typical range per hour
- 260employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Abilene, TX
The metro median is 18% below the Texas statewide median of $26.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 260 computer user support specialists employed in the Abilene metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.78 | $30,740 | 49% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.27 | $38,000 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.75 | $45,240 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.00 | $56,160 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $31.99 | $66,540 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Abilene ranks
- 368th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 329th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 20th of 24 Texas 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.
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- Overall prices in Abilene run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.75 median hour buys what $24.07 buys at the national price level, 17% 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.
Estimate your Abilene paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$783
- Per year: $39,150
- Per month: $3,262
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Abilene metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Abilene
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Abilene.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrick Medical Center Abilene, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene Abilene, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelo, TX | 82 mi | $21.75/hr | 100,159 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 122 mi | $22.42/hr | 102,372 |
| Burleson, TX | 141 mi | $27.67/hr | 56,253 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 141 mi | $27.67/hr | 1,008,106 |
| Midland, TX | 142 mi | $26.27/hr | 143,687 |
| Lubbock, TX | 146 mi | $21.97/hr | 272,086 |
Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Texas · Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas
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
Texas 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.
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Common questions
How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Abilene, TX?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Abilene metro area have a median pay of $21.75 per hour, about $45,240 a year. The middle half earn between $18.27 and $27.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Abilene a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Abilene ranks 329th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 368th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Abilene?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Abilene, led by Hendrick Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Abilene as a healthcare it support specialist?
Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas 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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