What are the main factors that influence an IT Technical Support's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An IT Technical Support's salary?

An IT Technical Support's salary grows with experience: a Help Desk Support Specialist I (0-1 years)earns $53,194, a IT Technical Support (1-3 years)earns $61,709, a Help Desk Support Specialist III (3-5 years)earns $69,820, a Help Desk Support Specialist IV (5-7 years)earns $77,008, a Help Desk Supervisor (7+ years)earns $86,547,

What are the highest paying states for an IT Technical Support?

IT Technical Support salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Technical Support roles are District of Columbia $66,391, California $66,140, Massachusetts $65,258. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IT Technical Support roles make?

Salaries for IT Technical Support level roles vary by specialization: IT Technical Architect: $145,813; IT Technical Manager: $137,496; IS/IT Technical Support Expert: $130,590; IS/IT End User Support Team Leader: $130,510; IT Technical Lead: $126,028.

IT Technical Support Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an IT Technical Support make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an IT Technical Support in Rhode Island is $62,602 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an IT Technical Support's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,499
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,811 to $70,399
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,540

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IT Technical Support Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,399	$5,867	$1,354	$34
Average	$62,602	$5,217	$1,204	$30
25th Percentile	$56,811	$4,734	$1,093	$27

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Key Factors That Influence IT Technical Support Salaries

An IT Technical Support's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects IT Technical Support Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Technical Support's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,194
Early Career (1-2 years): $61,709
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,820
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,008
Expert (over 8 years): $86,547

Levels	Salary
Help Desk... Level IT Technical Support	$53,194
IT Techni... Level IT Technical Support	$61,709
Help Desk... Level IT Technical Support	$69,820
Help Desk... Level IT Technical Support	$77,008
Help Desk... Level IT Technical Support	$86,547

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How Do IT Technical Support Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract IT Technical Supports. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,391.
California: $66,140.
Massachusetts: $65,258.

District of Columbia $66,391 California $66,140 Massachusetts $65,258 Washington $65,018 New Jersey $64,994 Alaska $64,910 Connecticut $64,083 New York $63,747

Hawaii $62,674 Rhode Island $62,170 Maryland $61,828 Minnesota $61,360 Colorado $61,181 Illinois $61,121 Oregon $60,893 Delaware $60,725

New Hampshire $60,619 Virginia $60,383 Pennsylvania $59,693 Nevada $59,346 North Dakota $59,232 Michigan $59,052 Wisconsin $58,986 Vermont $58,854

Texas $58,488 Maine $58,464 Arizona $58,428 Ohio $58,386 Georgia $57,835 Indiana $57,559 Wyoming $57,505 Utah $57,421

Iowa $57,385 Kansas $57,097 Louisiana $57,013 North Carolina $56,983 Missouri $56,971 Florida $56,737 Montana $56,611 Nebraska $56,491

Kentucky $56,425 South Carolina $56,186 Tennessee $56,036 Idaho $55,976 New Mexico $55,538 Oklahoma $55,442 Alabama $55,088 South Dakota $54,495

Arkansas $54,171 West Virginia $53,997 Mississippi $53,475

Top Paying Cities for IT Technical Supports

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $63,189
Albion: $62,140
Ashaway: $63,429

Adamsville, RI $63,189 Albion, RI $62,140 Ashaway, RI $63,429 Barrington, RI $62,140 Block Island, RI $63,099 Bradford, RI $63,387 Bristol, RI $62,080 Carolina, RI $62,872

Charlestown, RI $62,937 Chepachet, RI $62,020 Clayville, RI $62,080 Coventry, RI $62,020 West Greenwich, RI $61,978 East Greenwich, RI $62,062 Exeter, RI $63,387 Fiskeville, RI $62,140

Forestdale, RI $62,080 Foster, RI $61,978 Glendale, RI $61,978 Greene, RI $62,674 Greenville, RI $62,140 Harmony, RI $62,122 Harrisville, RI $62,020 Hope, RI $62,140

Hope Valley, RI $63,429 Hopkinton, RI $63,447 Jamestown, RI $62,812 Kenyon, RI $63,369 Little Compton, RI $63,165 Manville, RI $62,140 Mapleville, RI $61,978 Newport, RI $62,824

Middletown, RI $63,087 North Kingstown, RI $61,960 North Scituate, RI $62,122 Oakland, RI $62,038 Pascoag, RI $62,002 Pawtucket, RI $62,140 Central Falls, RI $62,140 Cumberland, RI $62,140

Lincoln, RI $62,140 Portsmouth, RI $62,572 Prudence Island, RI $62,020 Rockville, RI $63,447 Saunderstown, RI $62,848 Shannock, RI $63,351 Slatersville, RI $62,080 Slocum, RI $62,848

Tiverton, RI $63,207 Wakefield, RI $62,782 Kingston, RI $62,794 Narragansett, RI $62,806 Peace Dale, RI $62,782 Warren, RI $62,122 Warwick, RI $62,140 Westerly, RI $63,465

West Kingston, RI $62,830 West Warwick, RI $62,140 Wood River Junction, RI $63,387 Woonsocket, RI $62,080 North Smithfield, RI $62,122 Wyoming, RI $63,369 Providence, RI $62,140 Cranston, RI $62,140

North Providence, RI $62,140 East Providence, RI $62,140 Riverside, RI $62,140 Rumford, RI $62,140 Smithfield, RI $62,140 Johnston, RI $62,140

IT Technical Support Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Technical Support's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$56,811

Average $62,602/year

$70,399

$4,734

Average $5,217/month

$5,867

$1,093

Average $1,204/week

$1,354

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,399	$5,867	$1,354	$34
Average	$62,602	$5,217	$1,204	$30
25th Percentile	$56,811	$4,734	$1,093	$27

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