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Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Houston, TX
The median healthcare it support specialist pay in the Houston area is $27.43 per hour ($57,060 a year), with the typical range running from $22.61 to $34.19. That ranks 152nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 181st of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 28 hospitals in Houston. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Houston.
- $27.43median pay per hour, Houston
- $23–$34typical range per hour
- 11,250employed in the metro area
- 99cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Technical Support Analyst I
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Houston, TX
The metro median is 3% above the Texas statewide median of $26.60 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 11,250 computer user support specialists employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands 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% | $18.32 | $38,110 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.61 | $47,030 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.43 | $57,060 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $34.19 | $71,120 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $42.18 | $87,730 | 45% above U.S. median |
How Houston ranks
- 152nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 181st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.43 median hour buys what $27.81 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Houston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$987
- Per year: $49,374
- Per month: $4,114
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Houston
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Womans Hospital Of Texas,The Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland, TX | 16 mi | $27.43/hr | 129,620 |
| Pasadena, TX | 17 mi | $27.43/hr | 149,617 |
| Beaumont, TX | 77 mi | $23.47/hr | 112,893 |
| College Station, TX | 77 mi | $22.43/hr | 128,023 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Houston
Houston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Houston, TX?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $27.43 per hour, about $57,060 a year. The middle half earn between $22.61 and $34.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Houston a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 181st of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 152nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Houston?
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston, led by Houston Methodist Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Houston 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 Houston?
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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
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.
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