Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Harlingen, TX
Pay for healthcare it support specialists in the Harlingen area centers on $22.05 per hour, or about $45,870 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.87 and the upper quarter over $24.15. That ranks 364th of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 297th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Harlingen.
- $22.05median pay per hour, Brownsville
- $18–$24typical range per hour
- 340employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Harlingen, TX
The metro median is 17% below the Texas statewide median of $26.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 340 computer user support specialists employed in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.47).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.29 | $31,800 | 47% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.87 | $37,170 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.05 | $45,870 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.15 | $50,230 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $30.05 | $62,500 | 4% above U.S. median |
How Harlingen ranks
- 364th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 297th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 17th 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.
What your pay buys in Harlingen
- Overall prices in Brownsville-Harlingen run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 57.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.05 median hour buys what $25.65 buys at the national price level, 12% 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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- Per year: $39,690
- Per month: $3,308
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Harlingen
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen Medical Center Harlingen, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc Harlingen, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Palms Behavioral Health Harlingen, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Rio Grande State Center Harlingen, TX | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, TX | 20 mi | $22.05/hr | 191,967 |
| Edinburg, TX | 30 mi | $22.01/hr | 108,733 |
| Pharr, TX | 31 mi | $22.01/hr | 81,142 |
| McAllen, TX | 34 mi | $22.01/hr | 148,782 |
| Mission, TX | 39 mi | $22.01/hr | 88,574 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 113 mi | $22.51/hr | 317,317 |
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 Harlingen, TX?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area have a median pay of $22.05 per hour, about $45,870 a year. The middle half earn between $17.87 and $24.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Harlingen a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Brownsville-Harlingen ranks 297th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 364th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Harlingen?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen, led by Harlingen Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Harlingen 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.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare it support specialists in Harlingen?
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- 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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