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Support salary
Average support salary
$36,227
How much does a support make?
The average support salary in the United States is $36,227. Support salaries typically range between $24,000 and $54,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for supports is $17.42 per hour.
Support salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Supports earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
Where can a Support earn more?
Average support salary by state
The average support salary in Hawaii, Delaware, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average support salary states are Arkansas, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
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Highest paying states for supports
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $46,218 | $22.22 |
| 2 | Delaware | $47,285 | $22.73 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $46,956 | $22.57 |
| 4 | New York | $43,766 | $21.04 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $47,530 | $22.85 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $44,321 | $21.31 |
| 7 | Maryland | $45,047 | $21.66 |
| 8 | Tennessee | $43,318 | $20.83 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $38,602 | $18.56 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $42,598 | $20.48 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $43,179 | $20.76 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $43,898 | $21.10 |
| 13 | Ohio | $39,804 | $19.14 |
| 14 | California | $45,178 | $21.72 |
| 15 | Missouri | $42,473 | $20.42 |
| 16 | Indiana | $37,225 | $17.90 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $42,814 | $20.58 |
| 18 | Oregon | $39,689 | $19.08 |
| 19 | Arizona | $38,892 | $18.70 |
| 20 | Alaska | $38,654 | $18.58 |
| 21 | Virginia | $39,661 | $19.07 |
| 22 | Michigan | $37,312 | $17.94 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $36,449 | $17.52 |
| 24 | Idaho | $36,170 | $17.39 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $34,349 | $16.51 |
| 26 | Texas | $36,644 | $17.62 |
| 27 | Washington | $40,069 | $19.26 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $35,564 | $17.10 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $36,348 | $17.48 |
| 30 | Florida | $37,981 | $18.26 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $38,779 | $18.64 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | $35,122 | $16.89 |
| 33 | Georgia | $37,191 | $17.88 |
| 34 | Illinois | $36,759 | $17.67 |
| 35 | Colorado | $36,774 | $17.68 |
| 36 | Nevada | $35,809 | $17.22 |
| 37 | Kansas | $33,980 | $16.34 |
| 38 | Iowa | $33,731 | $16.22 |
| 39 | Vermont | $32,978 | $15.85 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $32,860 | $15.80 |
| 41 | Utah | $31,117 | $14.96 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $31,828 | $15.30 |
| 43 | Maine | $30,895 | $14.85 |
| 44 | Montana | $31,733 | $15.26 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $34,384 | $16.53 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $33,219 | $15.97 |
| 47 | Alabama | $33,789 | $16.24 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $32,595 | $15.67 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $33,054 | $15.89 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $34,481 | $16.58 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $32,373 | $15.56 |
Highest paying cities for supports
The highest-paying cities for supports are Urban Honolulu, HI, Newark, DE, and Washington, DC.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $47,528 | $22.85 |
| 2 | Newark, DE | $47,225 | $22.70 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $46,960 | $22.58 |
| 4 | Lakewood, NJ | $46,935 | $22.56 |
| 5 | Los Angeles, CA | $45,421 | $21.84 |
| 6 | Baltimore, MD | $45,154 | $21.71 |
| 7 | Jacksonville, NC | $45,096 | $21.68 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $44,236 | $21.27 |
| 9 | Oklahoma City, OK | $42,861 | $20.61 |
| 10 | Lakewood, WA | $40,399 | $19.42 |
| 11 | Arlington, VA | $40,165 | $19.31 |
| 12 | Newark, OH | $39,970 | $19.22 |
| 13 | Portland, OR | $39,471 | $18.98 |
| 14 | Philadelphia, PA | $39,002 | $18.75 |
| 15 | Phoenix, AZ | $38,858 | $18.68 |
| 16 | Anchorage, AK | $38,741 | $18.63 |
| 17 | Tampa, FL | $38,048 | $18.29 |
| 18 | Detroit, MI | $37,486 | $18.02 |
| 19 | Indianapolis, IN | $37,168 | $17.87 |
| 20 | Columbus, GA | $37,156 | $17.86 |
Support salary details
A support's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $54,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a support's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| Average | $36,227 | $3,019 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying support jobs
The highest paying types of supports are technical support engineer, customer support engineer, and software support technician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology/Support Technician | $45,591 | $3,799 | $21.92 | 161,748 |
| Administrative Technical Support | $46,753 | $3,896 | $22.48 | 186,858 |
| Technical Support Coordinator | $41,092 | $3,424 | $19.76 | 157,591 |
| Technical Support Technician | $40,210 | $3,351 | $19.33 | 165,677 |
| Software Support Technician | $79,670 | $6,639 | $38.30 | 117,059 |
| Computer Support Technician | $41,852 | $3,488 | $20.12 | 121,180 |
Top companies hiring supports now:
Which companies pay supports the most?
Support salaries at Microsoft and NTT Data International L.L.C. Are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average support salary at companies like Tata Group and Capgemini are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft | $91,875 | $44.17 |
| 2 | NTT Data International L.L.C. | $84,648 | $40.70 |
| 3 | Tata Group | $80,183 | $38.55 |
| 4 | Capgemini | $78,642 | $37.81 |
| 5 | Cognizant | $67,948 | $32.67 |
| 6 | Wpp Us Holdings Inc | $63,235 | $30.40 |
| 7 | Bloomberg | $62,784 | $30.18 |
| 8 | Accenture | $61,264 | $29.45 |
| 9 | Esri | $60,520 | $29.10 |
| 10 | BNY Mellon | $58,975 | $28.35 |
| 11 | Novetta | $58,469 | $28.11 |
| 12 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $57,327 | $27.56 |
| 13 | Planned Systems International | $57,125 | $27.46 |
| 14 | Barclays | $56,951 | $27.38 |
| 15 | Pwc | $55,832 | $26.84 |
| 16 | Skyworks Solutions | $53,898 | $25.91 |
| 17 | Infoway software | $52,319 | $25.15 |
| 18 | Harvard University | $50,087 | $24.08 |
| 19 | Mount Sinai Health System | $49,952 | $24.02 |
| 20 | Fastenal | $49,867 | $23.97 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Support salary by industry
The average support salary varies across industries:
- The average support salary in the professional industry is $50,563, the highest of any industry.
- The average support salary in the finance industry is $39,206.
- Supports in the retail industry earn an average salary of $34,307, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for supports
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional | $50,563 | $24.31 |
| 2 | Finance | $39,206 | $18.85 |
| 3 | Education | $38,764 | $18.64 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $37,031 | $17.80 |
| 5 | Energy | $36,175 | $17.39 |
| 6 | Technology | $35,610 | $17.12 |
| 7 | Retail | $34,307 | $16.49 |
High Paying Support Jobs
Support salary trends
The average support salary has risen by $5,536 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average support earned $30,691 annually, but today, they earn $36,227 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for supports over the last decade.
Compare support salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average support salary over time
Compare support salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Support salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,200 | $17.42 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $35,000 | $16.84 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $34,200 | $16.46 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $33,700 | $16.21 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $33,200 | $15.95 | +1.6% |
Recently added support salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthfirst | Support Coord | Downe, NJ | 12/16/2024 | $39,208 |
| Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network | Peer Support (Mobile Crisis Contingent) | Detroit, MI | 12/16/2024 | $57,393 |
| Beacon Hill | Beacon Hill | Event Support, Herndon, VA VA | Herndon, VA | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Bike To The Beach for Autism | Event Support: Friday (Basic Bike Mechanic Knowledge Preferred) | Washington, DC | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Neomax | ICT Support Medewerker | Pope, MS | 12/16/2024 | $32,797 |
| Finch Turf, Inc. | Shop Support | Avon, MA | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Sensity | Intervenor To Support People WHO ARE Deafblind | Pope, MS | 12/16/2024 | $48,064 |
| D.R. Horton | Accounting Support | Roseville, CA | 12/15/2024 | $55,000 |
| Forum Communications Co | Mailroom Support | Sioux Falls, SD | 12/15/2024 | $35,479 |
| Synechron | Platform Support | Charlotte, NC | 12/15/2024 | $85,000 |
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