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What is a computer service manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a computer service manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $41.5 an hour? That's $86,322 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 16% and produce 82,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreComputer Service ManagerUS Average
Salary
6.7

Avg. Salary $86,322

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 16%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.21%

Asian 12.66%

Black or African American 6.68%

Hispanic or Latino 10.02%

Unknown 5.20%

White 65.23%

Gender

female 22.49%

male 77.51%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Computer service manager career paths

Key steps to become a computer service manager

  1. Explore computer service manager education requirements

    Most common computer service manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    59.4 %

    Associate

    22.0 %

    Master's

    9.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific computer service manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Desktop7.49%
    Computer System7.24%
    Windows XP5.88%
    Disaster Recovery5.18%
    CAD5.16%
  3. Complete relevant computer service manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer service managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer service manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer service manager resumes.
  4. Research computer service manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage consistent operations of mainframe and peripheral info systems through detail scheduling of equipment, personnel and priorities.
    • Integrate corporate systems with legacy AS/400 and Unix systems, and evolving real-time auction systems.
    • Design and implement entire TCP/IP network for all gaming, administration and revenue generating systems in order to accommodate growth.
    • Complete HTML updates, troubleshooting documentation, backup system file restorations, and wireless card installation and configuration for laptop computers.
  5. Apply for computer service manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a computer service manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average computer service manager salary

The average computer service manager salary in the United States is $86,322 per year or $42 per hour. Computer service manager salaries range between $59,000 and $124,000 per year.

Average computer service manager salary
$86,322 Yearly
$41.50 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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