Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $79,570 | $63,464 | +25% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.25 | $30.51 | +25% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $71,879.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a IT Support Specialist in California is $79,570, or about $38.25 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for IT Support Specialists is $63,464. California is +25% above the national median.
Entry-level it support specialists in California typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 74,490 it support specialist jobs on record and a median salary of $79,570, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.