Computer User Support Specialist

Starting Salary

$43,175
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$62,923
NC Triangle area
16
% Associate's degree
34
% Bachelor’s degree

Job Outlook

+6.8%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

4,288
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.