Computer User Support Specialist

Starting Salary

$37,032
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$59,504
NC Triangle area
37
% Bachelor’s degree
24
% Some college, no degree

Job Outlook

+7%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

8,686
NC Triangle area
A computer can run smoothly one day just to be riddled with issues and errors the next day.

Computer user support specialists help customers with their computer-related troubles such as problems with printing, installation, word processors, e-mail, and operating systems. This specialist also sets up equipment for employees and participates in hardware and software usage training.

If you want to help people better understand their computers, you can learn the skills you'll need through the Information Technology Service and Support Associate degree program at Durham Tech.