VA · Alexandria · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Alexandria, VA

The median healthcare it support specialist pay in the Alexandria area is $36.18 per hour ($75,250 a year), with the typical range running from $28.68 to $45.57. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Alexandria and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Alexandria. The free report below lists employers near Alexandria and what they pay.

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Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Alexandria, VA

The metro median is 19% above the Virginia statewide median of $30.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 17,710 computer user support specialists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 5.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.19$48,24020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.68$59,6501% below U.S. median
Median$36.18$75,25025% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.57$94,79057% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.76$130,540116% above U.S. median

How Alexandria ranks

  • 10th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 17th of 341 after adjusting for local prices

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 Alexandria

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.18 median hour buys what $33.23 buys at the national price level, 15% 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.

Estimate your Alexandria paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,302
  • Per year: $65,124
  • Per month: $5,427

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

Hospitals in Alexandria

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Alexandria.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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
Washington, DC7 mi$36.18/hr702,250
Rockville, MD19 mi$36.18/hr68,417
Baltimore, MD42 mi$30.65/hr568,271
Richmond, VA92 mi$28.16/hr233,655
Lancaster, PA94 mi$27.85/hr58,441
Harrisonburg, VA100 mi$26.61/hr51,164

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

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Virginia

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

Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Virginia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Alexandria

Alexandria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Alexandria, VA?

Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $36.18 per hour, about $75,250 a year. The middle half earn between $28.68 and $45.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 17th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring healthcare it support specialists in Alexandria?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Alexandria.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Alexandria as a healthcare it support specialist?

Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Alexandria?

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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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