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Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$25.39–$38.09/ hour
Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Tacoma, WA
The median healthcare it support specialist pay in the Tacoma area is $35.21 per hour ($73,230 a year), with the typical range running from $29.23 to $41.58. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Tacoma and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Tacoma. The free report below lists employers near Tacoma and what they pay.
- $35.21median pay per hour, Seattle
- $29–$42typical range per hour
- 13,510employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 7% above the Washington statewide median of $33.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 13,510 computer user support specialists employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 6.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.43).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.41 | $48,690 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.23 | $60,800 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $35.21 | $73,230 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $41.58 | $86,490 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.50 | $105,040 | 74% above U.S. median |
How Tacoma ranks
- 13th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 31st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Washington 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 Tacoma
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.21 median hour buys what $31.68 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Tacoma paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,268
- Per year: $63,378
- Per month: $5,282
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Tacoma
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Tacoma.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital Tacoma, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Tacoma, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital Tacoma, WA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, WA | 7 mi | $35.21/hr | 62,709 |
| Federal Way, WA | 7 mi | $35.21/hr | 100,252 |
| Lacey, WA | 21 mi | $31.78/hr | 58,644 |
| Olympia, WA | 25 mi | $31.78/hr | 56,271 |
Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Washington · Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Washington
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
Washington 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 Tacoma, WA?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $35.21 per hour, about $73,230 a year. The middle half earn between $29.23 and $41.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tacoma a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 31st of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 13th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring healthcare it support specialists in Tacoma?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tacoma.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Tacoma as a healthcare it support specialist?
Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Tacoma?
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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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