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IT Support Specialist Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$52,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.21/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
4,780
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,451 #39 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Louisiana, explained

It support specialists in Louisiana earn a median of $52,440 per year ($25.21 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $36,510, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $90,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $52,440 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $52,440 is worth about $59,451 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #39 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,510
$17.55/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,440
$25.21/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$90,610
$43.56/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $52,440 $59,451
Texas $59,490 $61,294 −$7,050
Mississippi $52,230 $60,067 +$210
Arkansas $46,360 $53,326 +$6,080

IT Support Specialist in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Louisiana?

It support specialists in Louisiana earn a median of $52,440 per year ($25.21 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay IT support specialists well?

At $52,440, Louisiana pays 15% below the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 4,780 work in the state.

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